UFC Freedom 250: White House fights delayed as thunderstorm nears D.C.

UFC Freedom 250, scheduled to take place at the White House on June 15, 2026, was delayed from its original 8 p.m. ET start time to approximately 9 p.m. ET due to an approaching thunderstorm near Washington D.C. Paramount+ began live coverage at 8 p.m. as planned, but the actual fights were held back, with the UFC stating the start time remained fluid. A private weather service working the event expressed concern about lightning and high winds, warning that a shelter-in-place order could be issued if lightning struck.