# Miss Teen USA 2026
Miss Teen USA 2026 was the 44th edition of the [Miss Teen USA](https://www.edgepedia.org/miss-teen-usa) pageant, held on August 26, 2026 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida, and won by Kiran Reddy of Georgia.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) Fifty-one candidates competed, and the event was broadcast on the Queen Beauty Network (QBN).[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) It formed part of the joint 2026 [Miss USA](https://www.edgepedia.org/miss-usa) and Miss Teen USA program in Miami, which ran from August 24 to 27, 2026.[2](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/event)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date and venue | August 26, 2026; Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, Florida[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) |
| Winner | Kiran Reddy of Georgia, the state's first national winner at Miss USA or Miss Teen USA[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) • [3](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/miss-teen-usa) |
| Edition and field | 44th edition; 51 candidates[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) |
| Broadcaster | Queen Beauty Network (QBN)[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) |
| Winner's prizes | $25,000, plus a salary, the opportunity for a four-year scholarship, a car, and other gifts and brand relationships[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) • [3](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/miss-teen-usa) |
| Next assignment | Representing the United States at Miss Teen Universe 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) • [3](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/miss-teen-usa) |
| National director | Thom Brodeur, CEO and chairman of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) |
## The winner
**Kiran Reddy** was an 18-year-old from Georgia at the time of her crowning.[4](https://www.eonline.com/news/1435453/kiran-reddy-of-georgia-crowned-miss-teen-usa-2026) She is a freshman at the [University of Georgia](https://www.edgepedia.org/university-of-georgia) studying Biological Sciences on a Pre-Med track, and her community impact work is focused on cancer research.[3](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/miss-teen-usa) When she won the Miss Teen Georgia title in July, she became the first Indian American contestant to win that state title.[4](https://www.eonline.com/news/1435453/kiran-reddy-of-georgia-crowned-miss-teen-usa-2026) Her national victory marked Georgia's first ever win at either Miss USA or Miss Teen USA.[3](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/miss-teen-usa)
Reddy was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Mailyn Marsh of Missouri, who had won Miss Teen USA 2025 at the Grand Sierra Resort in [Reno, Nevada](https://www.edgepedia.org/reno-nevada), on October 23, 2025.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) As winner, Reddy received $25,000, with $7,000 going to the runner-up.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) She also receives a salary, the opportunity for a four-year scholarship, a car, and other gifts and brand relationships during her reign.[3](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/miss-teen-usa) In a statement after her crowning, Reddy said the title was "a platform to lead with purpose and compassion."[3](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/miss-teen-usa)
## Results
The top five placements were Reddy (Georgia), 1st runner-up Raquel Olea of Arkansas, 2nd runner-up Elisa Akin of New York, 3rd runner-up Kiersten Alvarado of Indiana, and 4th runner-up Chloe Bella Dietz of Texas.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) The top 10 included Ava Grace Nichols (California), [Avery Bradley](https://www.edgepedia.org/avery-bradley) (Iowa), Vegas Turner (Missouri), Reagan Strazzeri (Oregon), and Madyson Blizzard (Virginia).[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/)
Two special awards were announced: Miss Congeniality went to Jasmine Jerke of South Dakota, and Miss Photogenic went to Maggie Peterson of Connecticut.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/)
## Broadcast and organization
The competition was livestreamed on the Queen Beauty Network, with the Miss Teen USA final set for Wednesday, August 26, at 8:00 p.m. EST.[2](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/event) QBN offered free access to the event as part of its celebration of the 75th edition of [Miss America](https://www.edgepedia.org/miss-america).[5](https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/tv-shows/miss-teen-usa-2026)
The show was hosted by Noelia Voigt, Miss USA 2023, and Sean Michael Rae.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) Thom Brodeur served as national director; he is the CEO and chairman of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/)
## International debut
On October 25, 2026, Reddy was scheduled to make history as the first teenager to represent the United States in an international beauty pageant as a Miss Teen USA winner, competing at Miss Teen Universe 2026 in [Phnom Penh](https://www.edgepedia.org/phnom-penh), Cambodia.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/) The Miss Teen USA organization describes the pageant's international membership as Miss Teen Universe.[1](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/)
## References
1. [Mailyn Marsh crowns Miss Teen USA 2026 Kiran Reddy in Miami, Florida, CONAN Daily (August 27, 2026)](https://conandaily.com/2026/08/27/miss-teen-usa-2026-results/)
2. [2026 Miss USA & Miss Teen USA, thenextmissusa.com](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/event)
3. [Miss Teen USA: Kiran Reddy, thenextmissusa.com](https://www.thenextmissusa.com/miss-teen-usa)
4. [Kiran Reddy of Georgia Crowned Miss Teen USA 2026, E! Online](https://www.eonline.com/news/1435453/kiran-reddy-of-georgia-crowned-miss-teen-usa-2026)
5. [How to watch Miss Teen USA 2026 from anywhere, TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/tv-shows/miss-teen-usa-2026)
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