The Sphere opened in 2023, costing $2.3 billion to construct. It features 160,000-square-foot LED screens and 4D features, allowing fans to be part of the experience. White will use the event ...

UFC CEO Dana White says the company's show at the White House next year will be like the Sphere Las Vegas show on steroids.

LAS VEGAS — UFC President Dana White was in the audience soon after U2 began its highly celebrated run at the Sphere last fall, taking in all that one of the world's most unique venues has to offer.

Dana White recently shared his opinion in response to a question about the challenges of hosting a UFC event on the grounds ...

White does think the sports world will be watching, however. And if those other sports can’t come to Sphere, maybe some of Sphere can come to other venues.

That could be a future conversation with MGM if White considers an encore performance at the Sphere. “I would never say no to anything,” White said. “I don’t know what I would do.

Nearly 12 months and some $20 million later, White will watch his vision come true when UFC 306 occupies the Sphere on Saturday night with two title fights serving as the headline events.

White knew the UFC had to place one of its marquee pay-per-view events inside the Sphere – even if it was just a one-time shot given the cost and commitment. Nearly 12 months and some $20 ...