Conor McGregor, the famous Irish fighter, may step into the octagon in 2026, marking nearly a five-year hiatus following a leg injury sustained in his third fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He has expressed interest in participating in a summer event to be held at the White House in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence, but his participation has not yet been confirmed.
The UFC organization is facing certain challenges related to this event: the number of VIP guests will be limited, and the lack of revenue from ticket sales and sponsors, as well as pay-per-view broadcasting due to a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, may hinder McGregor from taking center stage in the program. These circumstances could impact his future contract negotiations.
Dana White, the president of the UFC, stated that the final decision on the fight card for the White House event will be made after UFC 324, with full details on the fights expected in the second week of February. Experts suggest that Conor may be reserved for another summer event where full ticket sales and sponsorship support will be possible.
While Conor McGregor's return in 2026 seems likely, his participation in the White House event remains uncertain.
