# The dates that will decide Danielle Adewusi's shot at the Miss Universe crown > Miss Universe Nigeria Danielle Adewusi is in Puerto Rico for the 75th pageant. The preliminary round is on 22 November and the final on 24 November. Culture & Lifestyle · Binatec Pulse · David Banjo · Published 2026-11-10T07:36:04.000Z · Updated 2026-11-10T08:05:02Z Canonical: https://pulse.binatecagency.com/culture/miss-universe-nigeria-danielle-adewusi-key-dates ## Key points - Danielle Adewusi represents Nigeria at the 75th Miss Universe, hosted by Puerto Rico. - The preliminary competition is on 22 November and the coronation on 24 November at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan. - The national costume show is on 21 November. - Fan voting is part of the 2026 competition: the contestant with the most official fan votes secures a Top 30 spot. - Broadcast details were not published in the schedules reviewed. Miss Universe Nigeria Danielle Adewusi has arrived for the 75th Miss Universe pageant, which is hosted by Puerto Rico. In an interview with PUNCH Online reported by [PM News](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/11/08/adewusi-expresses-confidence-ahead-of-miss-universe-finale/), she said she feels confident because of her preparation and her reasons for competing, adding: "I trust in my why, and I have faith." ## When is the Miss Universe 2026 final? The coronation night is on Tuesday 24 November 2026. [Hola reports](https://www.hola.com/us/entertainment/20261102932586/miss-universe-2026-schedule-key-dates-national-costume-show/) that the festivities culminate at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan. The defending champion is Fátima Bosch of Mexico, Miss Universe 2025, [according to the Philippine Tribune](https://tribune.net.ph/2026/11/02/miss-universe-2026-unveils-exciting-lineup-of-events-leading-to-grand-coronation). ## What is the Miss Universe 2026 schedule? Delegates began arriving in Puerto Rico on 8 November. The key dates reported so far, in Puerto Rico local time, are: - 11 November: Welcome Parade at Bahía de Aguadilla, with a cultural event. - 14 to 17 November: community activities, including a visit with cancer patients in Ponce and a charity auction for which delegates bring an item from their country. - 21 November: National Costume Extravaganza at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. - 22 November: Preliminary Competition (swimsuit and evening gown). - 24 November: Coronation night. Both schedules say exact show times have yet to be specified, and Hola says it did not carry broadcast details such as a network, platform or channel. Check the Miss Universe Organization's official channels for viewing information before the preliminary round. ## How many contestants are competing? The reports differ. Hola says up to 120 delegates are expected in one passage and more than 130 representatives in another, so the exact number is not settled. The Tribune does not give a number. ## How does fan voting work at Miss Universe 2026? Fan voting is part of this year's competition. Hola reports that the contestant with the most official fan votes automatically secures a place among the Top 30 semifinalists. That gives Nigerian supporters a direct way to help Adewusi reach the semifinal stage, as long as they use the official voting channels rather than third-party links. ## What has Danielle Adewusi said about her campaign? Adewusi describes her reign as the "Legacy Reign" and says she hopes to inspire young girls across Nigeria: "I want to show young girls in Nigeria that it's possible." She also asked for national backing: "An individual doesn't win an international pageant; a nation does." She urged women not to let society limit or define them. The timeline is short. With the national costume show on 21 November, the preliminary round on 22 November and the final on 24 November, the next two weeks decide how far Nigeria's representative goes. Pulse will update this story when the organisers publish show times and broadcast details. ## Questions people are asking ### Who is Miss Universe Nigeria 2026? Danielle Adewusi represents Nigeria at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico. ### When is the Miss Universe 2026 final? The coronation is on 24 November 2026 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan. ### When is the Miss Universe 2026 preliminary competition? The preliminary competition (swimsuit and evening gown) is on 22 November 2026, after the National Costume Extravaganza on 21 November. ### Who is the reigning Miss Universe? Fátima Bosch of Mexico is the defending champion, Miss Universe 2025. ## Sources 1. [Adewusi expresses confidence ahead of Miss Universe finale](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/11/08/adewusi-expresses-confidence-ahead-of-miss-universe-finale/), PM News Nigeria 2. [Miss Universe 2026 schedule: Key dates and National Costume show](https://www.hola.com/us/entertainment/20261102932586/miss-universe-2026-schedule-key-dates-national-costume-show/), Hola 3. [Miss Universe 2026 unveils exciting lineup of events leading to grand coronation](https://tribune.net.ph/2026/11/02/miss-universe-2026-unveils-exciting-lineup-of-events-leading-to-grand-coronation), Daily Tribune