Miss Universe 2026 is set to bring contestants from across the world to Puerto Rico on November 24, with the 75th edition approaching amid major changes to the international lineup. India, the Philippines, the United States, Mexico and dozens of other countries have named representatives, while questions remain over several delegations.

The final will take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, where Mexico’s Fátima Bosch is expected to crown her successor.

Latest update — November 5, 2026: US broadcaster REELZ has announced live coverage of the final at 8 p.m. ET. The network expects up to 120 delegates, compared with earlier estimates of approximately 130.

Miss Universe 2026 Contestants: Countries and Representatives

The following directory includes publicly announced national representatives. It is not the final accredited roster, and some entries may change before the competition.

Note: This is a reported national-titleholder directory, not the complete certified international lineup. Pending and disputed entries are addressed separately.

India’s Kaziah Mejo Heads to Puerto Rico

Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student from Kerala, departed India for Puerto Rico in early November. She became the first contestant from Kerala to win Miss Universe India and is seeking the country’s fourth international crown.

The Philippines will be represented by Bea Millan-Windorski, a former Miss Earth Water titleholder. Host representative Jennifer Barreto will compete for Puerto Rico’s sixth Miss Universe victory.

Six Southeast Asian Countries Affected by Franchise Dispute

Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Laos have faced participation uncertainty following a dispute over national franchise rights.

Thailand’s Tharina Botes, Vietnam’s Nguyễn Quỳnh Anh, Malaysia’s Eunice Wong and Singapore’s Vion Tan were among the national titleholders affected. Their domestic titles do not necessarily guarantee international participation.

Candidate Replacements and Returning Countries

Argentina, China, Guinea and Kyrgyzstan have reported representative changes. Prospective debuting delegations include the Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Saint Martin and South Sudan, although some entries remain unconfirmed.

Returning countries include Jordan, Tunisia, Germany, Iceland, Jamaica and Kenya. Such changes demonstrate why early candidate directories require verification, particularly when national organizations revise selections.

A separate Miss North Carolina USA title dispute illustrates how pageant decisions can alter a titleholder’s status, although it is unrelated to the Miss Universe franchise issue.

Miss Universe 2026 Schedule and Broadcast

Puerto Rico previously hosted Miss Universe in 1972, 2001 and 2002. Visitors planning to attend can check the Miss Universe 2026 venue, schedule and ticket details before traveling.

The official Miss Universe ticketing page lists event dates, admission packages and venue requirements.

Miss Universe 2026 Voting and Viewing Times

Fan voting opened in October, offering supporters a chance to influence one Top 30 semifinal position. Voting rules and deadlines should be checked through authorized channels.

REELZ will carry the English-language US broadcast. The final is scheduled for 5:30 a.m. IST on November 25 in India and 8 a.m. on November 25 in the Philippines.

The final accredited contestant list, preliminary results and outstanding franchise decisions will establish the competitive field before coronation night.