How to Watch UFC Freedom 250 at the White House: Fight Card and Stream

UFC Freedom 250 takes place Sunday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ET on the South Lawn of the White House. The event, broadcast exclusively on Paramount+, features a lightweight championship bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje and an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.

Why is the interim heavyweight title vacant?

The interim UFC heavyweight title became available after Ciryl Gane accidentally poked the eyes of Tom Aspinall during their October fight for Aspinall’s title. Alex Pereira (13-3) now faces Gane (13-2, 1 NC) to claim the belt.

Did You Know? The interim heavyweight title was vacated following an accidental eye poke by Ciryl Gane during a title fight with Tom Aspinall in October.

What is the UFC Freedom 250 fight card?

The main event features lightweight champion Ilia Topuria (17-0) defending his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje (25-5). Topuria last fought nearly a year ago, winning the vacant title via knockout of Charles Oliveira, while Gaethje earned a unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett in January.

The card also includes the following matchups:

Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane — Interim heavyweight championship
Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi — Bantamweight
Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis — Heavyweight
Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler — Lightweight
Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus — Middleweight
Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia — Featherweight

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the stakes for Alex Pereira are historically significant, as a victory could make him the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in three different weight classes. Additionally, the shift to Paramount+ removes the traditional pay-per-view fee barrier for subscribers, potentially altering how fans consume these high-stakes events.

How can fans watch UFC Freedom 250?

Paramount+ is the exclusive broadcaster for the event. All fights are available to subscribers without additional pay-per-view fees.

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Subscribers can choose between two tiers. The Paramount+ Essential plan costs $8.99 monthly or $89.99 annually. The Paramount+ Premium plan costs $13.99 monthly or $139.99 annually and includes live CBS streaming, Showtime original series, and removes ads from most on-demand content. Both plans offer a seven-day free trial.

What are the betting odds for the main events?

Betting lines show a tight contest for the interim heavyweight title, with both Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane listed at -113. In the main event, the undefeated Ilia Topuria is a heavy favorite at -560, while Justin Gaethje is the underdog at +370.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is UFC Freedom 250 taking place?
The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ET on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.

How much does a Paramount+ subscription cost to watch the fights?
The Essential plan is $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year, while the Premium plan is $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year.

Who is fighting for the lightweight championship?
Champion Ilia Topuria will face interim champion Justin Gaethje in the main event.

Which fighter on the card do you think has the best chance of an upset?