Miss Universe 2025: Date, Time, Finalists, Judges, Prize Money and Everything You Need to Know

Miss Universe 2025 full details: Date, time, venue, finalists, judges panel, contestants list, host, prize money, ticket information and where to watch the grand finale worldwide.

Miss Universe 2025 is all set to choose the next beauty queen on November 21 (Photos: Instagram/@missuniverse)

Miss Universe 2025 Date, Time, and Venue: The countdown for the most star-studded, glitzy evening of the world of beauty pageants has officially begun. The much-anticipated Miss Universe 2025 grand finale is set to take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, near Bangkok, Thailand. The pageant starts at 8:00 AM local time, or 6:30 AM IST for Indian viewers.

Finalists and Contestants: Miss Universe 2025

After winning the hearts of the judges and several rounds of interviews and costume competitions — held over the past 19 days — the Miss Universe competition has final contestants ready to claim the crown. Beauties from 130 countries, including Ghana, Haiti, Iraq, Kosovo, and South Africa, will be competing in the final round for the 74th Miss Universe crown. From India, Rajasthan’s Manika Vishwakarma has made it to the finals, after earning the Miss Universe India 2025 title during a national event in Jaipur. Upon winning, Vishwakarma will become India’s fourth Miss Universe winner after Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, and Harnaaz Sandhu.

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Judges Panel and Hosts: Miss Universe 2025

The judging panel includes former Miss Universe winners Dayanara Torres and R’Bonney Gabriel, along with comedian Steve Byrne. Victoria Kjær Theilvig, Miss Universe 2024 from Denmark, will be crowning the new queen. The event will be hosted at the renowned IMPACT Arena complex in Thailand, marking the country’s fourth time hosting the pageant. For the first time ever, the contest opened voting to the fans around the world via a Blockchain Voting App.

Prize Money and Rewards: Miss Universe 2025

While the specific prize money for Miss Universe 2025 has yet to be officially announced, past editions have awarded winners cash prizes, scholarships, luxury cars, brand endorsements, and the Miss Universe crown.

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Where to Watch Miss Universe 2025

Fans can watch the live telecast of Miss Universe 2025 on leading TV networks in India and worldwide. The event will also be streamed live on the official Miss Universe YouTube channel, making it accessible to a global audience.

Theme and Advocacy

The theme for Miss Universe 2025 is “The Power of Love,” and honours unity, empowerment, and resilience. Contestants will be fighting tooth and nail to prove their dedication to humanitarian causes, leadership, and global unity.

So mark your calendar for November 21, 6:30 AM IST, and witness the crowning of the next Miss Universe!

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