2026 Miss America Competition Planning Guide

Emma & Lily are Going to Miss America and
Miss America's Teen!

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We could not be more proud of our state titleholders as they prepare for the experience of a lifetime competing for the title of Miss America and Miss America's Teen! Information is being released and we will continue to update this page as we learn more. The following information will help you with your plans to support  Emma & Lily at this year’s
Miss America & Miss America's Teen Competition.
The world is watching September 2 - September 7
Abbie Stockard, Miss America 2025
Payton Bolling, Miss America's Teen 2025
Miss America 2025 stage!

ORDER YOUR MISS AMERICA EXPERIENCE ON THE LINK BELOW! 
Everything you need is on this link - choose your events to attend and support
​Emma & Lily!
COMPETITION TICKETS NOT AVAILABLE YET!

MISS AMERICA & MISS AMERICA'S TEEN
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
(September 2 - September 7)
TEEN PRELIM: Tues SEPT 2, 7pm ET
MISS PRELIM: Wed SEPT 3, 7pm ET
TALENT PRELIM: Thur SEPT 4,  5pm ET
​TEEN FINALS: Sat SEPT 6, 7pm ET
​ MISS FINALS: Sun SEPT  7,  7pm ET 

             OFFICIAL MISS AMERICA ACTIVITIES
September 1
  • 5:00 PM | Arrival Ceremony (Kingston Ballroom) – Open to the public
  • 7:00 PM | Welcome Lu’au Celebration (Cayman Courtyard) – Tickets available
September 2
  • 10:00 PM | Miss America’s World Tour Visitation (Grand Caribbean 7) – First Class VIP credentials required
September 3
  • 10:00 PM | REBEL Athletics’ #MissAmericaFit Visitation (Grand Caribbean 7) – First Class VIP credentials required
September 4
  • 10:00 PM | Officially HER Global Launch Party (Grand Caribbean 7) – First Class VIP credentials required
September 5
  • 11:00 AM | Miss America’s Little Sisters Tea Party (Grand Caribbean 7) – Tickets available
  • 7:00 PM | Officially Miss America’s World Gala – Red Carpet, Dinner & Show Us Your Shoes Fashion Parade (Kingston Ballroom) – Tickets available
September 6
  • 10:00 PM | Miss America’s Teen Coronation (Grand Caribbean 7) – First Class VIP credentials required
  • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Forever Miss America Autograph Session (Grand Caribbean 6) - Open to the public
September 7
  • 9:00 AM | Breakfast of Champions (Oceana Ballroom, Royal Pacific Resort) – First Class VIP credentials required
  • 10:00 PM | Miss America Coronation Celebration (Oceana Ballroom, Royal Pacific Resort) – First Class VIP credentials required
September 4-6
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Miss America’s World Tour Expo (Grand Caribbean 7) – Open to the public
Special Event Links
*Credit card fees apply to all purchases.
For additional questions or details, always refer to our official website at https://missamerica.org/2026-event/ 
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort - Host Hotel
Adventura Hotel & Cabana Bay Beach

HOTEL INFORMATION

​ Here is a link to the  host hotel
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
​Other Hotels in Area
Cabana Bay Beach
​Universal's Aventura Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton (at the Entrance of Universal Park)

THERE IS NO ROOM BLOCK THIS YEAR - WATCH FOR PRICING THROUGH EXPEDIA!Stay in the center of the action at the stunning Universal Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. You can reserve a room at the host hotel, or several nearby hotels through Expedia.com.
Book Through Expedia

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance of Universal Park
If you can't make it to Miss America, you can still order a
Miss America Competition Magazine
​(shipping will be applied) Link coming Soon!
ORDER HERE
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Emily Schumacher - Miss Minnesota 2024 - Top 11 at Miss America 2025!