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Official reports and statements confirm that the UFC is privately financing the $60 million cost of constructing the UFC Freedom 250 arena on the White House South Lawn 3610. White House officials stated that no taxpayer dollars are being used for the construction, with the UFC and its parent company, TKO Holdings, covering all infrastructure expenses 5910. These costs include the octagon, lighting rigs, and broadcast setup 711. While government employees like the Secret Service will perform their normal duties during the event, their participation does not involve additional taxpayer funding for the arena construction 4. High-credibility sources like the BBC and TIME confirm that the private sector is footing the bill for the entire project 310.