How to – UFC Freedom 250 takes over the White House Lawn on Sunday, June 14, with the main card set to begin around 8 p.m. ET. The event is exclusive to Paramount Plus, following ceremonial weigh-ins held Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. on the UFC’s YouTube channel.
By the time the sun sets on Sunday, June 14, the White House Lawn won’t be hosting a ceremony—it will be hosting fights.
UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled to begin with the main card around 8 p.m. ET. arriving as the promotion’s latest chapter celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. It also slots in as the weekend event in place of the usual UFC show. with “UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi” scheduled for the following week on June 20.
The final countdown is already underway after ceremonial weigh-ins were held on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. on the UFC’s YouTube channel. All that’s left now is the first bell and whatever happens when this event’s buildup turns into live action.
The main fight that has the night’s spotlight is a lightweight matchup between Ilan Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Both have been described here as extremely decorated, accomplished fighters—setting up a matchup that figures to carry the biggest stakes.
Still, the night won’t be defined by just one contest. There are other fights on the card as well, and the full list is available through the event’s schedule and fight-card page.
When it comes to watching, the path is simple and strict: UFC Freedom 250 will only be available on Paramount Plus. The service no longer offers a free trial, but it costs $8.99 per month. For viewers who want to watch without ads, the price rises to $13.99 per month. That higher tier also includes access to SHOWTIME as part of the subscription.
For those worried about extra fees, there’s no additional cost tied to the UFC matches themselves once you’re subscribed.
If you’re not in the United States, international fans can still watch using a VPN, with ExpressVPN or NordVPN recommended here.
And if you already have a Walmart+ membership, there’s a route to watch without paying separately: Walmart+ members can get a Paramount+ Essential subscription for free, with the membership including it.
Everything about UFC Freedom 250—its location, its timing, and its exclusivity—points to one clear takeaway for viewers tonight: plan for Paramount Plus, because this event isn’t going to show up anywhere else.
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