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Which country will host Miss Universe 2026? Here’s everything you need to know about the next edition
The next edition of Miss Universe is all set to be held in Puerto Rico. Find out key details here.
With the Miss Universe 2025 coming to an end, discussions regarding the next edition of the pageant have already started doing rounds on the internet. Miss Universe 2026 is all set to take place in Puerto Rico.
The next year’s edition, which will mark its 75th anniversary, will be held in November 2026. The event will take place at the Puerto Rico Coliseum in San Juan.
As per News is my Business, Miss Universe 2026 is estimated to generate between $80 million and $200 million in economic impact, supported by a $9 million public investment.
Puerto Rico has so far produced five Miss Universe winners: Marisol Malaret in 1970, Deborah Carthy-Deu in 1985, Dayanara Torres in 1993, Denisse Quiñones in 2001 and Zuleyka Rivera in 2006. Quiñones won her crown at home.
History and background
According to The Weekly Journal, the island first hosted the Miss Universe Pageant in 1972 and later in 2001 and 2002. The 2001 edition was the only one in which the crown remained in Puerto Rico, with Quiñones being named as the winner.
In a recent press conference, Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced that the event is scheduled for November 2026 with investment funds to come from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC).
“The return on investment for Puerto Rico from this event is estimated at between $80 to $200 million. Economic impact, lodging revenue, more than 45,000 hotel rooms, for a total of approximately $13.5 million," The Weekly Journal quoted Colón as saying.
Miss Universe 2025
The Miss Universe 2025 edition came to an end with Fatima Bosch of Mexico winning the competition.
Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was the runner-up, while Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo and Ivory Coast’s Olivia Yace made it to the top five.
Also Read: ‘A star is born’: Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025; check out her winning moments
FAQs
Who won the Miss Universe 2025?
Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025 winner.
Where will the next edition of Miss Universe be held?
The next edition of the Miss Universe will be held in Puerto Rico.
What is the venue for the Miss Universe 2026?
The next edition of the event will be held at the Puerto Rico Coliseum in San Juan.
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