Here is the short answer to the miss universe 2026 where to watch question: the 75th Miss Universe final airs live on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026, from San Juan, Puerto Rico. In the U.S., Telemundo (Spanish) and Peacock carry it at 7 p.m. ET. REELZ (English) airs it at 8 p.m. ET. Both also have a live stream.
The pageant is a milestone, and U.S. viewers have more ways to watch it than they have had in years.
When Is the Miss Universe 2026 Final?
The coronation is set for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026. The event is the 75th Miss Universe pageant, and reigning titleholder Fátima Bosch of Mexico will crown her successor at the end of the night.
Pageant week runs on a fixed calendar:
- Nov. 8: Contestants begin arriving in Puerto Rico.
- Nov. 11: Official welcome event at Aguadilla Bay.
- Nov. 21: National Costume Extravaganza.
- Nov. 22: Preliminary Competition, where delegates appear in swimwear and evening gowns.
- Nov. 24: Final Competition and crowning.
Miss International 2026 holds its finals in Tokyo on Nov. 25. Reporting from the Philippine Daily Inquirer says this puts two of the “Big Four” pageant finals only hours apart for the first time.
Miss Universe 2026 Where to Watch on TV and Streaming
The final has two separate U.S. broadcasts, one in each language.
English: REELZ. REELZ announced it will air the English-language production live on Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The network says viewers can watch on cable, satellite and streaming services nationwide.
REELZ also lists these ways to watch:
- The REELZ+ app on iPhone and Android, and at reelzplus.com
- A REELZ All Access membership on YouTube
- REELZ+ as a premium add-on on Prime Video and The Roku Channel
REELZ+ costs $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year. The YouTube membership is $4.99 a month. The network’s website also advertises a seven-day free trial for REELZ+, so check current terms before you sign up.
Spanish: Telemundo and Peacock. Telemundo says the pageant will air live coast to coast at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. PT, with a simultaneous livestream on Peacock. Jacky Bracamontes and Carlos Adyan are the lead hosts. Adyan is a Puerto Rico native taking the lead role for the first time.
Because Telemundo is a broadcast network, an over-the-air antenna should work wherever a local station carries it.
Miss Universe 2026 Start Times by Time Zone
Telemundo and Peacock (Spanish):
- Eastern: 7 p.m.
- Central: 6 p.m.
- Mountain: 5 p.m.
- Pacific: 4 p.m.
REELZ (English):
- Eastern: 8 p.m.
- Central: 7 p.m.
- Mountain: 6 p.m.
- Pacific: 5 p.m.
For the earlier events, REELZ lists the National Costume Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. The Preliminary Competition follows on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. Telemundo has said more coverage and special programming will be announced, but it had not detailed prelim coverage in the announcement reviewed.
What We Don’t Know Yet About the Broadcast
Some details were still unconfirmed as of Nov. 9:
- Roku: The Roku Channel carried recent editions, but the 2026 announcements from REELZ and Telemundo do not name it as a broadcaster. REELZ+ is available through The Roku Channel as a paid add-on.
- English-language hosts: REELZ’s announcement did not name them.
- Judges and performers: No full lineup was available in the sources reviewed.
Expect more detail as pageant week approaches.
Miss Universe 2026 Location and Venue
The pageant takes place at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, known locally as the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. The Miss Universe Organization announced Puerto Rico as host on Sept. 23, 2025. It is the island’s fourth time hosting, after 1972, 2001 and 2002.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, and its government committed $9 million in public funds to the event. The money was briefly paused in December 2025 after the organization faced a series of issues, including controversy over the previous edition’s outcome. The two sides reached an agreement in March 2026, and Puerto Rican officials completed their payments by April.
Miss Universe 2026 Contestants: Who Is Competing?
Organizers expect up to about 120 delegates. Public tracking lists show roughly 90 confirmed names. More are expected from places such as Colombia, Vietnam and Greece, so the final field is not locked.
Contestants to watch include:
- United States: Justus Kelley, Miss USA 2026 and a former Miss Virginia USA. She is the first mother, first married woman and first woman in her 30s to win the Miss USA title. She is also a foster parent and founder of Foster Footprints.
- Puerto Rico: Jennifer Barreto of San Sebastián, 27, competing before a home crowd.
- Mexico: María Vargas of Zapopan, 28.
- Venezuela: Clara Vegas, 24, representing a country with a deep pageant tradition.
- Philippines: Bea Millan-Windorski, 24.
- Canada: Aslihan Morali, 28.
- Brazil: Marcella Kozinski, 26.
- India: Kaziah Mejo, 19, the youngest of the headline names.
- Thailand: Tharina Botes, 30.
Several countries are making notable returns. Jordan competes for the first time since 1960 with Destiny Anbar. Tunisia returns for the first time since 1971 with Sarrah Brahmi. Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Kenya, Germany and Iceland are among the others coming back. Uganda debuts with Mitchelle Daka, crowned the country’s first Miss Universe Uganda.
Several national organizers withdrew from the pageant, including the Miss France committee, so France’s entry is being organized directly by Miss Universe. Ages are as listed in public trackers and can change with late replacements.
No official favorites have been announced. Judging results and fan-favorite talk typically take shape only after the preliminary competition on Nov. 22.
How to Follow Miss Universe 2026 Like a Pro
- Watch the prelims. The Nov. 22 preliminary round is where semifinalist momentum builds.
- Pick a language. REELZ is the English option, and Telemundo is Spanish. If the stream stalls, switch platforms.
- Check your plan. Confirm that your cable or streaming package includes REELZ or a Peacock subscription before Nov. 24.
- Follow official channels. The REELZ Miss Universe page lists the live schedule, and the Miss Universe Organization posts updates as pageant week begins.
FAQ
What channel is Miss Universe 2026 on?
In English, it airs on REELZ. In Spanish, it airs on Telemundo, with a simultaneous stream on Peacock.
What time does Miss Universe 2026 start?
The final starts at 8 p.m. ET on REELZ and 7 p.m. ET on Telemundo and Peacock on Nov. 24.
Where is Miss Universe 2026 being held?
At the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
How many contestants are in Miss Universe 2026?
Organizers expect up to about 120. About 90 names are publicly confirmed, and the final number could change.
Can I watch Miss Universe 2026 for free?
Telemundo is free over the air in areas where a local station carries it. Peacock and REELZ+ are subscription services, though REELZ advertises a free trial.
Who will crown the new Miss Universe?
Fátima Bosch of Mexico, the reigning Miss Universe, will crown her successor.
When are the preliminary and national costume shows?
The National Costume Extravaganza is Nov. 21, and the Preliminary Competition is Nov. 22, both at 6 p.m. ET on REELZ.
Who are you rooting for in Puerto Rico this year? Share your pick in the comments and check back for updates as pageant week heats up.