For the second year in a row, Miss USA 2026 is not airing on a live television network. The CW announced on Aug. 21 that it was not going to air the pageant, leaving fans scrambling to find where and how to watch it. The Miss USA 2026 final airs tonight, Aug. 27, 2026, and it’s led to all eyes on where and how to stream it.
The good news is that while The CW dropped out, Miss USA organizers were able to find a new streaming home quickly. It turned to the same place it did after the network dropped it in 2025, the Queen Beauty Network. This is also where the Miss Teen USA final aired yesterday, and where all the preliminary rounds aired throughout the week.
How To Stream the Miss USA 2026 Final
GettyQueen Beauty Network makes it very easy to watch the final live. You just need to subscribe to its service, which is available around the world. The company says that it is available in almost 250 countries, so there is no excuse to miss out. There is a 30-day free trial available, which will allow you to access tonight’s stream for free. However, after that, it costs $7.99 per month or $72.99 per year.
The downside is that it won’t air on live TV. 2025 marked the first time in 60 years that the pageant hadn’t aired on live television, and that continues into 2026.
You will need to get the Queen Beauty Network app. You can also watch on your desktop computer or your mobile device directly via the website.
What Time Will the Miss USA 2026 Final Begin?
GettyMake sure you’re tuned in for 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT tonight, Aug. 27, 2026. The live stream will start promptly, and it will run for the entire competition.
This night includes the crowning of the winner, and it will also feature the 2025 winner, Audrey Eckert.
Can You Stream the Preliminary Rounds?
GettyIf you missed the preliminary rounds and want to get caught up on them, there is some good news. The first of the preliminary rounds that aired on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT today. You will also be able to stream the Miss USA Costume Presentation that aired on Monday, Aug. 24.
Queen Beauty Network makes it possible to stream after 48 hours have passed. Before that, you will need to purchase a ticket to be able to watch the replay. So, if you want access to the replay of the final, it’s important to purchase a ticket, according to the QBN website.
Why Isn’t Miss USA 2026 on The CW?
GettyEyes are on what happened between the event organizers and The CW. Back in 2023, the Nexstar-owned network had arranged a multi-year deal to broadcast the entire event. However, in 2025, it dropped the programming from its schedule, but a new deal was supposedly crafted in 2026, but the same thing happened.
The CW hasn’t made it clear why it chose to drop the programming, but the Miss USA organization noted that there was “a contractual issue” that had been flagged two weeks before the event. Negotiations didn’t work out, and The CW decided not to go ahead with the plan.
