The 2026 Miss America and Miss America’s Teen Competition Is Headed Back to Orlando

The Miss America Organization has officially announced that the 2026 Miss America and Miss America’s Teen Competition will return to the heart of Florida. This exciting event will take place at The Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando. Over the course of a week, young women from across the country will showcase their talents, share their missions of service, and compete for the opportunity to wear one of the most iconic crowns in the nation.

The theme for this year’s competition is It’s Miss America’s World: 2026 Tour. The celebration will take place from September 2 to September 7, 2025, bringing together titleholders, supporters, and pageant fans for what promises to be a week filled with inspiration, leadership, and community impact.

Here is the full schedule of events:

• Teen Preliminaries: Tuesday, September 2 at 7 PM ET

• Miss Preliminaries: Wednesday, September 3 at 7 PM ET

• Talent Preliminaries: Thursday, September 4 at 5 PM ET

• Teen Finals: Saturday, September 6 at 7 PM ET

• Miss Finals: Sunday, September 7 at 7 PM ET

The official host hotel for the competition will be the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, offering a perfect home base for contestants and guests alike.

For more than 100 years, Miss America has served as the nation’s leading empowerment and service platform for young women. The organization continues to provide personal and professional growth opportunities, inspire service, and award millions in scholarships through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc., the largest scholarship provider for women in the United States.

Mark your calendars and fasten your seatbelts. The countdown to Miss America 2026 is officially on. Whether you are a competitor, volunteer, or fan, this is your chance to be part of a celebration of women who are using their voices and talents to lead and make an impact.