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Miss Universe Schedule 2026

The complete Miss Universe schedule for 2026, from the first arrivals in Puerto Rico on November 8 to the crowning in San Juan on November 24.

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The three stage nights

Full calendar of activities

  1. Delegates begin gathering

    Puerto Rico

    Contestants start arriving for the official program of rehearsals, group activities and appearances.

  2. Welcome Parade and cultural event

    Bahía de Aguadilla, Aguadilla

    The first public event of the program, with music and entertainment on Puerto Rico's northwest coast.

  3. Delegate luncheon

    VIVO Beach Club, Isla Verde

    A daytime gathering for the delegates at the beach club in Isla Verde.

  4. Meet-and-greet with Fátima Bosch

    Plaza Las Américas, San Juan

    The reigning queen meets fans at one of San Juan's best-known shopping centers.

  5. Beauty on the Beach

    Caribe Hilton, San Juan

    A beach event for the delegates at the Caribe Hilton.

  6. Luz de Esperanza: Universo Rosa

    Aloft Ponce, Ponce

    A charity activity that brings delegates together with cancer patients to share experiences and messages of support.

  7. Puerto Rico, Belleza que Trasciende el Universo

    Parque Forestal La Marquesa, Guaynabo

    Delegates visit the forest park in Guaynabo and its natural and recreational attractions.

  8. Gifts from the Universe charity auction

    SER de Puerto Rico, Hato Rey

    A visit to an organization serving people with disabilities and their families. Each delegate is expected to contribute an item from her country for the auction.

  9. Meet-and-greet

    VIVO Beach Club, Isla Verde

    Delegates return to Isla Verde for a meet-and-greet event.

  10. A Night to Remember: Alzheimer and Autism

    Caribe Hilton, San Juan

    A charity evening on the last night before the stage shows begin.

  11. National Costume Extravaganza

    Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan

    The first of the three stage nights, listed for 7pm in Puerto Rico.

  12. Preliminary Competition

    Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan

    Swimsuit and evening gown segments, listed for 7pm in Puerto Rico.

  13. Grand Final and Coronation

    Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan

    The 75th Miss Universe is crowned, live on Telemundo from 8pm in Puerto Rico (7pm ET).

About this schedule

The dates come from the Miss Universe Organization, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and the Philippine Daily Inquirer's report on the official program. Telemundo confirmed the 7pm ET start for the final. The 7pm Puerto Rico start for the National Costume Show and Preliminary Competition comes from ticket listings, so treat those two as subject to change. No end times have been published, so we allow about three hours per show.

Nothing has been scheduled publicly for November 15 or November 19. More activities may be added, and we'll update this page when they are.

Puerto Rico stays on Atlantic Standard Time all year, which is one hour ahead of US Eastern Time in November. That's why a 7pm ET broadcast is 8pm in San Juan. Times above switch to your own timezone automatically, and our time by country page lists all three shows for 19 countries. For channels, see how to watch.

Frequently asked questions

When is Miss Universe 2026?

The final is on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 7pm ET, which is 8pm in Puerto Rico. The National Costume Show is on November 21 and the Preliminary Competition is on November 22, both listed for 7pm in Puerto Rico.

Where is Miss Universe 2026 being held?

All three stage shows take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It's the fourth time Puerto Rico has hosted, after 1972, 2001 and 2002.

What time is Miss Universe 2026 in the Philippines?

The final starts at 8am on Wednesday, November 25 in the Philippines. The National Costume Show is at 7am on Sunday, November 22, and the Preliminary Competition is at 7am on Monday, November 23.

Will the national costume and preliminary shows be broadcast?

No broadcaster we've seen has announced live coverage of these two nights for 2026. Telemundo's announcement covers the November 24 final. We'll update the schedule as soon as anything is confirmed.

How many contestants are competing?

Reports vary between up to 120 and about 130. Wikipedia currently lists 119 delegates, and our contestants page shows them all. The final number is only certain once the show begins.

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