New satellite imagery shows White House UFC structure and ballroom construction

The images also show the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool rehab project.

ByKerem Inal
June 2, 2026, 2:45 PM

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.

PHOTO: Vantor satellite images show the UFC Octagon on the South Lawn and the stage for a concert on the Ellipse being built.
Vantor satellite images show the UFC Octagon on the South Lawn and the stage for a concert on the Ellipse being built. The demolished White House East Wing is also visible. The images are from August 2025, left, and May 2026, right.
Vantor

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.

PHOTO: Vantor satellite image shows the demolished White House East Wing and ongoing ballroom construction.
Vantor satellite image shows the demolished White House East Wing and ongoing ballroom construction. The UFC Octagon is also visible. The images are from August 2025, left, and May 2026, right.
Vantor

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.

PHOTO: Vantor satellite image shows the repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Vantor satellite image shows the repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The images are from August 2025, left, and May 2026, right.
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