Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Miss Universe 2026: Puerto Rico to Host 75th Edition
Miss Universe is coming back in 2026, this time to Puerto Rico.
The country has hosted it before and has had five winners.
The event is expected to bring in a lot of viewers and money to the island.
The government is investing $9 million and expects it to create many jobs.
Puerto Rico will host Miss Universe 2026
Event to take place in November at the Coliseum in San Juan
Government to invest around $9 million
Estimated 400 million viewers in 160 countries
Expected to generate $13.5 million in revenue
- Who
- Miss Universe Organization, Governor Jenniffer González Colón
- What
- Hosting Miss Universe 2026
- When
- November 2026
- Where
- Puerto Rico, San Juan Coliseum
- Why
- To celebrate the 75th edition of the pageant, boost tourism, and create jobs
Government's View
Private Sector's View
Investment
Government's View
Government investing $9 million
Private Sector's View
Strong private support and sponsorship expected
- Previous Hostings
- 2001, 2002
- Estimated Viewers
- Over 400 million
- Expected Hotel Stays
- 45,000
- Expected Jobs
- 700 temporary, 400 indirect