The application submission period for the next round of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is expected to open in April 2026.
This application window is projected to last for 12 to 15 weeks.
Important Milestones for Prospective Applicants:
- Applicant Guidebook (AGB): The final version of the AGB, which contains the official rules and requirements for the next round, is expected to be published by ICANN around the beginning of 2026 (specifically, December 2025/beginning of 2026).
- Applicant Support Program (ASP): The submission period for the ASP, which provides financial and non-financial support to eligible applicants, is already open and accepting applications. For the current cycle, it is open through November 19, 2025.
- Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation: The second phase of the RSP Evaluation Program will open concurrently with the main gTLD application window in April 2026. This program allows technical providers to be pre-evaluated.
ICANN does not accept reservations or pre-registrations for new gTLDs in advance of the official application period.
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