UFC President Dana White has shared his plans for when the organization will begin booking fights for the highly anticipated UFC White House event scheduled for June 2026.

White indicated that matchmakers will start formal matchmaking discussions shortly after UFC 326, the late-May pay-per-view headlined by Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira. He explained that the organization is focused on finishing out its current slate of events before turning full attention to the landmark White House card.

According to White, the weeks immediately following UFC 326 will be when officials begin assembling confirmed bouts, negotiating contracts, and evaluating contender positioning across divisions. That process will involve balancing title fights and compelling matchups that fit the historic nature of a White House platform.

The UFC White House event is expected to include multiple championship bouts and star-driven matchups, though White did not provide specifics on which title fights or fighters will be targeted first. Instead, he emphasized the logistical need to plan carefully and ensure that fighters are medically cleared, contracted, and ready to compete by the June date.

White’s timetable puts match announcements likely in early to mid-March, after the UFC’s spring schedule is largely completed. He acknowledged that some bouts may be confirmed earlier if agreements are reached in advance, but formal pairing efforts are slated to start once the priority events in May are concluded.

The White House event represents a significant moment for the UFC, as the promotion intends to use the historic setting to stage a major fight card with broad mainstream visibility. White’s comments suggest that while the matchmakers are aware of early interest and potential fights, the official process will begin in earnest in the coming weeks.