Where to watch Miss Universe free: Stream 2024 competition anywhere

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Miss Universe returned for its 73rd pageant on November 16, and a new title holder was crowned from the 120+ contestants who competed in Mexico City. We'll show you where to watch Miss Universe, including a free streaming option.

This year's Miss Universe competition was held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo hosted the massive, history-making broadcast. In 2023, Sheynnis Palacios made history as the first Nicaraguan to be named Miss Universe, and she passed on her crown to her successor late on Saturday evening (but we'll refrain from spoiling the winner for readers who are hoping to catch up after the fact). The pageant has seen quite a bit of evolution in recent years, from its change in broadcasting (more on that below) to its shifting restrictions on eligibility.

If you missed the live broadcast and hope to tune in on demand, you've come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how to watch Miss Universe from anywhere.

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Where to watch Miss Universe in the US

The Miss Universe competition is available to watch for free on the Roku Channel in the US. The original live stream kicked off on Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m. ET and is now available to stream for free on-demand with ads. While some Roku on-demand content requires account creation to use, this is not the case for Miss Universe.

How to watch Miss Universe from anywhere

Those who happen to be away from the US when the competition airs can still access their usual streaming options with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are cybersecurity tools that let people change the virtual location of their devices so that they can access their go-to websites from anywhere. They're popular apps for those hoping to upgrade their online privacy and use their usual subscriptions while traveling.

ExpressVPN is one of the best VPNs out there. It's an easy-to-use option with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there are no worries if you find that's not what you're looking for. Our ExpressVPN review has all the details, and you can keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.

How to watch Miss Universe with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you're planning to watch Miss Universe on.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location.
• Go to Roku and enjoy the competition.

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