It was hosted by Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan and social media star Cody Johns, while American Idol winner Nick Fradiani performed.

[5] Prior to the final competition, the delegates competed in the preliminary competition, which involves private interviews with the judges and a presentation show where they compete in athletic wear and evening gown.

It was held on July 29, 2016, and was broadcast on the Miss Universe website and mobile app.

[6] During the final competition, the top fifteen competed in athletic wear and evening gown.

The top five also competed in a customized final question round, and the winner was decided by a panel of judges.