Miss America 2026 was the 98th Miss America pageant, held inside the Walt Disney Theater, located at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida, alongside the Miss America's Teen 2026 competition on September 6 and 7, 2025, respectively. This was the first time since 2018 that it returned to its traditional September schedule.
Abbie Stockard of Alabama crowned Cassie Donegan of New York as her successor at the end of the event.
Whosoever competes at this and all Miss America pageants shall be between age 18 and 28.