A new Miss America will be crowned this weekend at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida. Miss America 2025, Alabama’s Abbie Stockard, will crown her successor at the pageant’s finale, and Miss America 2026 will take her first walk on the runway, holding a bouquet of roses as the audience cheers and confetti flies. If you want to watch the Miss America hoopla, here’s what you need to know.
When is the Miss America pageant?
The Miss America finals are set for Sunday, Sept. 7. The pageant has been underway for about a week, with preliminary competitions and other events happening in Orlando.
What channel is it on?
The Miss America finals won’t be televised this year. But not to worry, as long as you have a computer or mobile device.
Can I stream it online?
Yes, the pageant finals will stream online, starting at 6 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. ET on Sept. 7. You can watch the show for free at PageantVision.com or the Miss America YouTube channel.
Who are the contestants this year?
A total of 52 women are competing for the national title, Contestants include Miss Puerto Rico and Miss D.C., as well as competitors from all 50 states. Alabama will be represented by Emma Terry, who won the state title in June. Terry, from Leeds, has earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her community service initiative is Stomping Out ALS One Step at a Time.
How many times has Miss Alabama won Miss America?
Alabama has produced four Miss America winners over the pageant’s history: Yolande Betbeze in 1950, Heather Whitestone in 1994, Deidre Downs in 2004 and Abbie Stockard in 2025. Read more about Alabama’s Miss America winners here.
What else do I need to know about Miss America?
The 2026 title comes with $50,000 in scholarship money and a yearlong reign. Several other scholarships awarded at the pageant will range from $3,000 to $10,000, according to organizers.
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