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sports1 month ago•185 min saved

UFC Freedom 250 set for White House South Lawn in a high-profile birthday spectacle

Trump will host UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on June 14, drawing more than 90,000 spectators for main bouts Gaethje–Topuria and Pereira–Gane; UFC is covering an estimated $60 million. The venue features a massive lighting grid nicknamed “The Claw,” with pre-fight events and a parade of tickets allocated to military members, White House staff, VIPs, and Ellipse-watch party attendees (millions of general public tickets). Weather is a key risk and the military will monitor conditions closely; the only thing likely to stop the outdoor show is lightning. Critics call the plan a gimmick, but UFC and the White House view it as a major branding moment and media draw.

via CNN|

#outdoor-event #security #sports

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Dana White: Outdoor UFC White House Card Could Be Bug-Heavy and Weather-Sensitive

Dana White says the UFC’s White House card on June 14 faces weather risks and an unexpected bug problem on the lawn, with moths and gnats potentially reaching fighters; a plan to install large fans around the setup is being considered but not finalized, and premium $1.5 million “partner investment” tickets place attendees near the Octagon.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bugs #dana-white #outdoor-event

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

UFC's White House Park Show to Feature 4,300 Guests, Weather-Ready Plans

Dana White outlined plans for a June 14 outdoor UFC event at the Ellipse near the White House, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, with about 4,300 attendees (mostly military) and a free-ticket giveaway for up to 85,000 people. The venue will feature screens, stages, and fan activations in the park, while weather contingencies could shift the start time; the only factor that could stop the show is lightning, with weather updates coordinated with the military up to a week out.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #outdoor-event #sports

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"WrestleMania 40: WWE's Weather-Proof Ring Revealed"

WWE plans to use a special heated ring and canopy at WrestleMania 40, which will be held in an outdoor stadium, to combat potential weather conditions such as rain and cold temperatures. The ring, first used at WrestleMania in New Jersey, will have heat pumped in from all four corners, and a canopy will be placed over the ring as a precaution.

via https://wrestletalk.com/|

#outdoor-event #sports #weather

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Heatwave at Snoop Dogg Houston concert sends 16 to hospital

Snoop Dogg's outdoor concert near Houston resulted in 16 hospitalizations due to heat-related illnesses, with a total of 35 people showing signs of such conditions. The high temperatures during the concert, part of a heatwave, led to fans experiencing heat exhaustion and other related issues. This incident follows similar occurrences at other concerts this summer, highlighting the dangers of extreme heat.

via USA TODAY|

#concert #entertainment #heat-related-illness