When the UFC takes over the White House next month, it won't just be a historic fight night—it will be a spectacle with a price tag to match. Some tickets for the June 14 event, dubbed UFC Freedom 250, are being marketed to "high rollers" for a staggering $1.5 million (£1.1 million), according to renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani.

The event is part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence, and it's shaping up to be unlike anything the sport has ever seen. UFC president Dana White confirmed that 4,300 fans will watch the action live on the South Lawn, with the majority being military personnel. Meanwhile, 85,000 free tickets will be available to the public at nearby Ellipse Park, ensuring the event remains accessible to everyday fight fans.

But for those seeking the ultimate VIP experience, the $1.5 million "partner investment" package includes a welcome reception, reserved press conference seating, ceremonial weigh-ins, general admission access, and even a concert by Zak Brown. The perks don't stop there—buyers also get floor tickets to UFC 329 and integrated ring signage at a WWE event. "It's a deck being sent out to a lot of influential people, high rollers," Helwani explained.

The main event features a unification bout between Georgian-Spanish lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and American interim titleholder Justin Gaethje. The co-main event pits Brazil's Alex Pereira against France's Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title—a matchup that promises fireworks.

This week, the fighters met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, where Topuria didn't hold back. He asked Trump why he was giving "the toughest test" to his "friend" Gaethje. The President replied that every fighter in the room would face their toughest test at the event. "I have complete faith, and I hope he has the same faith. That's going to make an amazing fight," Topuria said, while Gaethje smiled wryly. Trump also revealed commemorative details about the event, adding to the growing hype.