How to Watch Miss Universe 2026 on Telemundo
By AmericanTV.com editorial team |
Miss Universe 2026 airs live on Telemundo on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 7 PM ET (6 PM CT, 4 PM PT). The 75th edition of the pageant comes live from Puerto Rico, and Peacock carries a simultaneous livestream.
Telemundo is a broadcast network, so DIRECTV customers find the pageant on their local Telemundo station. The channel number depends on your market; our guide to what channel Telemundo is on can help you find it.
Miss Universe 2026 date, time and channel
| Detail | Miss Universe 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026 |
| Time | 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT |
| TV channel | Telemundo (live coast to coast) |
| Streaming | Peacock (simultaneous livestream) |
| Venue | Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan |
| Telemundo hosts | Jacky Bracamontes and Carlos Adyan |
Who is hosting Miss Universe 2026 on Telemundo?
Telemundo announced on Oct. 28 that Jacky Bracamontes and Carlos Adyan will lead its live broadcast. Bracamontes returns to the Miss Universe stage after hosting earlier editions, and Adyan, who is from Puerto Rico, takes the lead host role for the first time after seven straight years on the pageant's coverage team. Telemundo said it will announce more on-air personalities and special programming closer to the event.
Where is Miss Universe 2026 being held?
The 75th anniversary pageant takes place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, the arena known locally as El Choliseo. Reigning Miss Universe Fátima Bosch of Mexico is set to crown her successor. Check the organizer’s current schedule for additional pageant-week events.
How to watch Miss Universe 2026 with DIRECTV
Tune to your local Telemundo channel at 7 PM ET on Nov. 24. You can also stream the pageant live in the Peacock app on a compatible device with an eligible subscription. App availability and local Telemundo carriage vary by device, package and address. If you love pageant drama, see how to watch Crown of Deceit: Miss Universe on TLC.
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Broadcast details are from Telemundo as of October 30, 2026 and may change.