Miss Universe season has officially kicked into high gear, and the energy around the 74th edition is the kind that makes even the calmest beauty-pageant veteran check their pulse. With 121 delegates lighting up Thailand, the race to find the successor of Victoria Kjær Theilvig, the Danish queen who charmed the world in 2024, is fully underway.
The pageant hasn’t even reached its climax, and it’s already pulsing with glamorous chaos, cultural fusion, and enough sequins to blind half of Bangkok.
© Ethan MillerA Global Spectacle With a Thai Twist
Thailand knows how to host a show. The country has turned Miss Universe 2025 into a multi-week festival that blends elegance with adventure. Think couture gowns paired with waterpark escapades, traditional Thai dinners, and rehearsals that stretch long past sunset.
Delegates are juggling media appearances, cultural events, fittings, and the subtle art of staying fabulous while dealing with humidity that could flatten even the bravest blowout.
© Rodrigo VarelaVictoria Kjær Theilvig’s reign sparked renewed global interest in the competition, and this year’s edition is shaping up to be even juicier. Whether you're a long-time fan or just casually enchanted by the glitter, the 2025 pageant is promising storylines worth watching.
How to Watch the 2025 Grand Final
The final night takes place Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 pm ET, and the universe wants to make sure you don’t miss a second. If you're in the United States, you can catch the show on Telemundo or stream it on Peacock. If you're traveling, cozying up at a café, or existing somewhere outside the reach of cable TV, the Miss Universe official YouTube channel will stream the entire event worldwide. All you need is Wi-Fi.
© CARL DE SOUZAThe road to the crown is stuffed with events that test charisma, stage presence, communication skills, and the ability to look unbothered while being evaluated by the entire planet. Here’s a breakdown of the key dates shaping the 2025 edition.
November 14
Delegates slip into swimsuits for a parade at Columbia Pictures Aquaverse in Pattaya, followed by a dinner that pairs elegance with pure theme-park joy.
© Miss UniverseNovember 15
Private interviews take place at Baan Sukhawadee, giving contestants a chance to prove that their minds shine just as brightly as their gowns. Later, they gather for a dinner steeped in Thai hospitality and just a sprinkle of healthy competition.
November 16–18
Everyone heads back to Bangkok for dress rehearsals.
November 19
The preliminary competition and the national costume parade begin at 5 a.m. MST.
November 20–21
Depending on your time zone, the Grand Final unfolds across these dates. Expect emotional speeches, gravity-defying gowns, and the coronation of one woman who will hold the universe’s attention for the next year.
© AFP via Getty ImagesNovember 22
Delegates depart.
This year’s Miss Universe is shaping up to be the kind of event that mixes tradition with high-energy pageantry. With its global broadcast, ambitious staging, and record number of delegates, the 74th edition is inviting the world to witness not just a beauty competition but a celebration of culture, confidence, and international sisterhood.
