New satellite imagery shows White House UFC structure and ballroom construction
New images obtained by ABC News from satellite firm Vantor show the current state of the White House ballroom construction, the "American Flag Blue" coating being applied to the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 construction on the South Lawn and the Ellipse.
Construction of the UFC Octagon began last month for the mixed martial arts event scheduled for June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s birthday and Flag Day.
The below images show construction of the UFC Octagon on the White House South Lawn and the stage for a concert on the Ellipse.
The demolition of the White House East Wing to construct the ballroom began in October 2025. The below images show the current project and how the East Wing appeared in August 2025 before demolition.
Trump announced in April his plan to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and apply an “American Flag Blue” coating on the bottom.
The below images show how the Reflecting Pool appeared in August 2025 and how the ongoing project appeared last Friday.
