Miss Universe India 2026: When & Where To Watch Grand Finale Live Happening Today In Jaipur

The wait is almost over! Jaipur is all set to turn into a glamorous pageant stage as 52 finalists battle it out tonight for the Miss Universe India 2026 crown. After months of auditions, interviews and preliminary rounds, one contestant will walk away with the national title, and a ticket to represent India on the global Miss Universe stage later this year.

When is Miss Universe India 2026 grand finale?

The Miss Universe India 2026 grand finale will take place today, Sunday, August 23, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, starting at 7 PM IST.

The Pink City provides a fitting backdrop for the national pageant, bringing together its royal architecture, cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship with the contemporary world of beauty, confidence and self-expression.

Where to watch Miss Universe India 2026 live?

For all the pageantry fans, you can catch all the action from home. The grand finale will be streamed live globally on the Glamanand YouTube channel from 7 PM onwards. Viewers in India as well as international audiences can follow the competition in real time.

52 finalists, one crown

The road to the finale has been a long one. The selection process began with auditions across New Delhi, Bengaluru and other cities, attracting thousands of hopeful contestants.

The final group of 52 includes state titleholders, wildcard contestants and representatives from the Indian diaspora.

At the end of the evening, all eyes will be on reigning titleholder Manika Vishwakarma, who will crown her successor.

The newly crowned Miss Universe India 2026 will then take on the responsibility of representing the country at the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico in November.

The winner's preparation won't stop with the crown. She will undergo further training in areas including styling, fitness and public speaking before heading to the international competition.