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A judicial ruling has confirmed that the UFC arena on the White House South Lawn, nicknamed the claw, will be disassembled starting Monday morning, June 15, 2026 10. The 4,300-seat temporary stadium was constructed to host a fight on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, which coincides with President Trump's 80th birthday 5 11. While some early social media images were flagged as AI-generated 1, major outlets including the BBC and Reuters documented the physical construction of the massive structure 3 4. Despite suggestions from the President that the arena could become a permanent fixture 8, the court noted the structure is temporary and disassembly is scheduled to begin immediately following the fight night 10. UFC CEO Dana White has reportedly allocated $700,000 to replace the grass damaged during the event 6.