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The '''New gTLD Program: Next Round''' is the second round ~~of introduction of~~ new ~~generic top-level domains (~~gTLDs), following the [[2012 New gTLD Program]]~~, enabling the continued~~ expansion of the Domain Name System (DNS)~~. The Program gives~~ businesses, communities, governments and other organizations the ~~chance~~ to apply for new top-level domains tailored to ~~fit their organization~~, ~~community~~, ~~culture~~, ~~language~~, and ~~customer interests~~.

The '''New gTLD Program: Next Round''' (also referred to as the '''New gTLD Program: 2026 Round''') is the second application round for new gTLDs, following the [[2012 New gTLD Program]]. It enables further expansion of the Domain Name System (DNS) and provides businesses, communities, governments, and other organizations the opportunity to apply for new top-level domains tailored to specific organizational, cultural, linguistic, or customer needs.

The 2026 Round application submission period is defined in the Applicant Guidebook (AGB) as opening "no later than 30 April 2026 (23:59 UTC)", remaining open for 105 days, and closing August 12, 2026 (23:59 UTC).<ref name="agb">[https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/sites/default/files/documents/new-gtld-program-2026-round-applicant-guidebook-current-en.pdf ''New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook'' (V1-2025.12.16)], ICANN, published 16 December 2025, retrieved January 30, 2026.</ref>

The program is being implemented by ICANN in line with community-developed policy recommendations contained in the [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization's]] [https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process].<ref name="about">[https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/about ICANN New gTLD Program Next Round: About the Program] Retrieved August 8, 2025</ref>

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-The '''New gTLD Program: Next Round''' is the second round of introduction of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), following the [[2012 New gTLD Program]], enabling the continued expansion of the Domain Name System (DNS). The Program gives businesses, communities, governments and other organizations the chance to apply for new top-level domains tailored to fit their organization, community, culture, language, and customer interests.
+The '''New gTLD Program: Next Round''' (also referred to as the '''New gTLD Program: 2026 Round''') is the second application round for new gTLDs, following the [[2012 New gTLD Program]]. It enables further expansion of the Domain Name System (DNS) and provides businesses, communities, governments, and other organizations the opportunity to apply for new top-level domains tailored to specific organizational, cultural, linguistic, or customer needs.
+The 2026 Round application submission period is defined in the Applicant Guidebook (AGB) as opening  "no later than 30 April 2026 (23:59 UTC)", remaining open for 105 days, and closing August 12, 2026 (23:59 UTC).<ref name="agb">[https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/sites/default/files/documents/new-gtld-program-2026-round-applicant-guidebook-current-en.pdf ''New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook'' (V1-2025.12.16)], ICANN, published 16 December 2025, retrieved January 30, 2026.</ref>
 The program is being implemented by ICANN in line with community-developed policy recommendations contained in the [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization's]] [https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process].<ref name="about">[https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/about ICANN New gTLD Program Next Round: About the Program] Retrieved August 8, 2025</ref>