The 75th Miss Universe final takes place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, and the organization says the show will not look the same from one segment to the next. If you are trying to pin down the Miss Universe 2026 date, the schedule and where to watch, here is what has been confirmed so far.
Miss Universe 2026 date and schedule
Three ticketed events make up the main week in San Juan, according to Hola. All times below are local Puerto Rico time.
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| National Costume Show | Saturday, November 21 | 7 p.m. |
| Preliminary Competition | Sunday, November 22 | 7 p.m. |
| Final Competition | Tuesday, November 24 | 8 p.m. |
Puerto Rico stays on Atlantic Standard Time all year, so the 8 p.m. final is 7 p.m. on the US East Coast. Readers elsewhere should convert from there, since the start time is the one detail most likely to be adjusted by broadcasters.
Where is Miss Universe 2026 being held?
The venue is the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, known locally as El Choliseo, an arena in San Juan that holds about 18,500 people. The organization has framed the 75th edition, which it calls the Diamond Edition, as a year-long celebration rather than a single night.
Puerto Rico is not new to this. The island hosted the pageant in 1972 at the Cerromar Beach Hotel, then in 2001 and 2002 in San Juan, which makes 2026 its fourth time. When the Miss Universe Organization announced the return, Puerto Rico’s governor, Jenniffer González Colón, pointed out that it had been 23 years since the last one. Four Puerto Rican former winners stood on stage at that announcement, among them Deborah Carthy-Deu, Dayanara Torres, Denise Quiñones and Zuleyka Rivera. The island has produced five Miss Universe titleholders in total.
What the 75th anniversary stage will look like
The detail that stands out in the latest reporting is the set. Rather than one fixed backdrop for the whole run, the production is built around movable scenic pieces, 3D graphics and lighting and video technology, designed so the stage changes as each show goes on. Costume night, the preliminary and the final are each meant to have their own visual identity.
The Miss Universe Organization shared a first look at the stage on its official Instagram account, describing a single set that keeps transforming through the night.
First look at the stage for the 75th Miss Universe, posted by @missuniverse on Instagram
Instagram post: @missuniverse.
That matters to anyone watching at home. A stage that reconfigures itself gives the director more ways to pace a long live broadcast, and it gives the contestants different looks to compete against. We will find out in November how much of that ambition survives the realities of a live show, but it is a sign that the 75th edition is being treated as a production event as well as a competition.
How to watch Miss Universe 2026
Current listings name Roku, Telemundo and TV Azteca as broadcasters for the 2026 edition. Rights differ by country and can change before the event, so check the Miss Universe Organization’s official channels and your local listings closer to November 24 before you plan a watch party.
OnlyPageants will be covering the week as it happens, from costume night to the crowning.
Miss Universe 2026 contestants
Around 130 countries and territories are expected to take part. Malawi, Saint Martin and Uganda are reported to be making their debuts, and fourteen other delegations are returning after time away. The defending titleholder, Fátima Bosch of Mexico, will crown her successor at the end of the final.
Not everything around the national franchises has been quiet. Our earlier report on Miss Universe Jamaica’s lawsuit against the organization shows how much is still happening behind the scenes. For a wider look at the region the show is landing in, see The Americas at the 2026 Pageants.
A crowded week for pageant fans
Miss Universe will not be the only crown handed out that week. The Miss International 2026 final is set for November 25 in Tokyo, and because of the time difference, the two coronations are reported to land within hours of each other. For fans who follow more than one pageant, late November is one of the busiest stretches on the calendar.
Miss Universe 2026: quick answers
When is the Miss Universe 2026 final?
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. Puerto Rico time.
Where is Miss Universe 2026?
At the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Which edition is Miss Universe 2026?
It is the 75th edition, billed as the Diamond Edition.
Who is the current Miss Universe?
Fátima Bosch of Mexico holds the title until the 2026 final.