Puerto Rico will host the 75th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, with delegates present on the island from 8 November to 25 November. ^[1] The Miss Universe 2026 coronation night is scheduled for 24 November at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. ^[2] Justus Kelley, Miss USA 2026, wore a farewell outfit honoring Mary Leona Gage before travelling to Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico ^[3] Delegate registration, costume checks and welcome procedures will run 8 November to 10 November at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort. ^[4] Justus Kelley is the first married mother over the age of 28 to represent the United States at Miss Universe ^[5] Justus Kelley stated the outfit tribute was intended to recognise women who paved the way for later contestants ^[6] Mary Leona Gage was crowned Miss USA 1957 then stripped of the title after it was found she was married, had two children, and lied about her age ^[7]