The CW Network Named Exclusive Broadcast Partner for Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA 2026 Competitions

Miss Teen USA to Air Live on Wednesday, August 26, Followed by Miss USA 75^th Diamond Celebration on Thursday, August 27

BURBANK, CA & MIAMI, FL (June 23, 2026) - The CW Network and BDE Miss USA, LLC, the franchise owner of the Miss USA® and Miss Teen USA® competitions, today announced The CW as the exclusive broadcast partner for both the 2026 MISS TEEN USA competition on Wednesday, August 26 (8:00-10:00pm ET) and the MISS USA 75^TH DIAMOND CELEBRATION on Thursday, August 27 (8:00-10:00pm ET). Both competitions will air live from the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the renowned Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, marking the return of the two competitions to The CW for the first time since 2024.

"The CW is proud to bring premier live event programming to audiences nationwide, and we are thrilled to welcome Miss USA and Miss Teen USA back to the network," said Heather Olander, Head of Entertainment Programming, The CW Network. "These two competitions deliver the spectacle, heart, and aspiration that resonates with viewers across the country, and we are honored to broadcast both, especially as Miss USA marks its historic 75^th anniversary."

In each competition, 51 of the most accomplished young women in the country - representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia - will compete for the world-renowned titles of Miss Teen USA and Miss USA. Following her crowning, the new Miss Teen USA will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where she will compete - for the first time in history - in the international Miss Teen Universe competition in late October. The newly crowned Miss USA will then make her journey to the Miss Universe competition, hosted this year in November in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Together, the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA telecasts will give The CW's national audience a front-row seat to two of the most accomplished classes of titleholders in the history of either competition.

"Bringing Miss USA and Miss Teen USA back to The CW for both competitions is a defining moment as we celebrate 75 years of Miss USA," said Thom Brodeur, Chairman, President & CEO of the Miss USA Organization. "The CW reaches audiences in every corner of the country, and there is no better stage on which to showcase these 102 extraordinary women as they compete for two of the most iconic titles in the world. From the Arsht Center in Miami to the international stages in Cambodia and Puerto Rico, this is a landmark year for our titleholders, and we are proud to share every moment of it live with the American public."

Additional details regarding hosts, talent, performers, and ticketing for the live events at the Adrienne Arsht Center will be announced soon.

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About The CW Network
The CW is one of America's premier broadcast networks, delivering 18 hours per week of primetime entertainment and children's programming plus, on average, more than 13 hours of sports programming every weekend. CW Sports is the broadcast home to almost 700 hours of sports programming annually, including the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series; WWE NXT; college football and men's and women's basketball from the ACC, Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences; AVP beach volleyball, Professional Bull Riding Team Series; and Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) events. Beginning Summer 2026, CW Sports content will be available on the ESPN App to ESPN Unlimited Plan subscribers. CW Entertainment offers a variety of popular scripted and unscripted programming, including Wild Cards, Sullivan's Crossing, Police 24/7, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Scrabble, and Trivial Pursuit. The CW's primetime and other entertainment programming can be found on the CW App, available for free to consumers on all major platforms, and beginning Fall 2026 will be available in a CW-branded hub on The Roku Channel. The CW is owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company. For more information about The CW, please visit www.cwtv.com.

About Miss USA
Founded in 1952, Miss USA is one of the most recognized women's platforms in the United States and a longstanding fixture of American pop culture. Each year, 51 women represent their states and the District of Columbia on a national stage that highlights achievement, ambition, and leadership. For 75 years, the organization has provided visibility and opportunity to women across industries including entertainment, business, media, public service, and advocacy. As Miss USA celebrates its 75^th year, it continues to honor a legacy that has introduced influential women such as Ali Landry, Halle Berry, Vanessa Lachey, Olivia Culpo, and more - while welcoming a new generation ready to define what success looks like on their own terms. Miss USA is the official country preliminary to the Miss Universe competition. For more, visit www.missusa.com.

The CW Media Contact:
Beth Feldman
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Miss USA Media Contact:
Mara Martin
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