MIAMI — Miss USA 2026 will crown a new winner on Thursday, August 27, as the national pageant celebrates its 75th anniversary in Miami. Contestants representing all 50 states and Washington, D.C. are competing, with the final scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET.
The biggest change for viewers is where to watch. Miss USA 2026 will not air live on The CW as previously planned. The competition will instead be available through Queen Beauty Network, continuing the pageant’s recent shift toward streaming.
When and where is Miss USA 2026?
The 75th Annual Miss USA competition is being held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami, with pageant events taking place at the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
The Miss USA final begins at 8 p.m. ET on August 27. Miss Teen USA, now in its 44th edition, will crown its winner one day earlier on August 26 at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Miss USA 2026 live
The official Miss USA event page lists the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA finals as live worldwide events. Queen Beauty Network is the announced streaming destination following the change in television plans.
QBN can be accessed through its website and mobile apps, while its service also supports a range of smart TVs and streaming devices. Viewers should confirm device access before the final begins, particularly because the previously announced CW broadcast is no longer going ahead.
Why is Miss USA 2026 not on The CW?
The CW had originally been scheduled to broadcast Miss USA and Miss Teen USA live. On August 20, however, the pageant organization announced that unresolved contractual and production arrangements meant those broadcasts would not proceed.
The change is significant but not completely new for the competition. Miss USA 2025 also streamed on Queen Beauty Network rather than appearing live on traditional broadcast television.
Miss USA 2026 schedule
Pageant activities run across several days in Miami. Preliminary costume presentations were scheduled for August 24, followed by preliminary competition on August 25. The Miss Teen USA final takes place August 26, with Miss USA concluding the week on August 27.
One contestant reached the national competition after an unusual state-level change. Myla Hadley became North Carolina’s representative after Brittany Boltinhouse lost the Miss North Carolina USA title earlier in August.
Who is hosting Miss USA 2026?
Kenya Moore and Ian Ziering will host the anniversary show. Moore won Miss USA in 1993 and later represented the United States at Miss Universe, where she placed in the Top 6.
Ziering is best known for playing Steve Sanders on Beverly Hills, 90210 and for his roles in the Sharknado franchise.
Who will replace Miss USA 2026?
The new winner will succeed Audrey Eckert of Nebraska, who captured the Miss USA 2025 crown. All 50 states and Washington, D.C. are represented in this year’s national field.
Reality competitions remain a major part of the streaming calendar, with viewers also preparing for the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion and streaming schedule later in August.
Why the 75th anniversary matters
The 2026 theme is “75 Years of Icons,” reflecting Miss USA’s history in American entertainment, fashion and media. More than 40 legacy titleholders are expected to participate in anniversary activities and reunion events in Miami.
The celebration comes as the pageant continues adapting to changing viewing habits. For audiences, that makes accurate streaming information almost as important as the competition schedule itself.
Miss USA 2026 key details
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
Streaming: Queen Beauty Network
Hosts: Kenya Moore and Ian Ziering
Reigning winner: Audrey Eckert of Nebraska
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