Puerto Ricoโข to Host Miss Universe 2026 โคCompetition
San โฃJuan, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico โขhas been officially selected to host the 75thโ Miss Universeโค competition in 2026, the miss Universe Organization announcedโ today. This marks the fifth time the island has hosted the international pageant, previously welcoming the โevent in 1972, 1993, 2005, adn 2019.โ
The decision โขunderscores Puerto Rico’s established infrastructure forโ large-scale events andโ its continued commitment to tourism. Hosting Miss Universe is expected toโ generate significantโฃ economic โimpact for the island, boostingโฃ tourism โrevenueโ and showcasing Puerto โขRico’s diverse culture โand scenic โคbeauty to a global audience. The โ2019 competition, forโค example,โ generated an estimated $94.8 millionโ in economic impact.
The Miss Universe โคOrganization highlighted โPuerto Rico’s stunning landscapes as a key factor in the โฃselection. From the historic streets โขof Old San Juan to the lush El yunque National Forest and pristine beaches, the island offers a โคvisually captivating backdrop for the competition’s televised eventsโ and ancillary โฃactivities. โ”Puertoโค Rico โคis aโ vibrant and dynamic destination wiht aโ rich history and a passionate community,” said Amy Emmerich, CEO of the Miss Universe Organization, in a statement.”We are thrilled to return to this stunning island and showcase its unique charm to the world.”
Theโค 2026 competition will โtakeโค place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico โฃJosรฉ Miguel Agrelot inโข San โJuan. Dates and โfurther details regarding the event areโ expected to be โคannounced in the coming โmonths. Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism is collaborating with the Miss Universe Organization to ensureโ a successful and impactful event.