Miss Teen USA Preliminary Competition

The Miss Teen USA national preliminary competition celebrates 51 of America’s most talented and inspiring teens from across the country. For the first time in history, the winner of Miss Teen USA will not only represent the historic organization, related brands and causes, she will advance to represent the United States during the Miss Teen Universe competition this fall in Cambodia.

During this exciting preliminary show, contestants take the stage in activewear, showcasing their fitness, confidence and radiant presence, focused on healthy lifestyle and positive influence. The competition then transitions to formalwear presentations, featuring each delegate in her choice of personal evening gown. These two segments of activewear and evening gown will allow the judges to narrow the field to contestants appearing in the final phase of competition taking place August 27.

This is your chance to see all 51 teen state representatives and cheer them on during their journey to Miss Teen USA 2026!

Please be seated at least 10 minutes before showtime. All late arrivals may be asked to wait for an appropriate break in the performance to be seated. To accommodate broadcast and camera requirements, empty seats cannot be held past showtime; latecomers may be reassigned to different seats.