TLD Launch Schedule
Upcoming new TLD launch phases.
How New TLD Launches Work
Sunrise
Reserved for trademark holders to register matching domain names before general availability.
Duration: 30–60 daysLandrush
Open registration period where multiple applicants can compete for the same domain, often at premium prices.
Duration: 30–90 daysEarly Access
First-come-first-served at decreasing premium prices over several days before standard pricing.
Duration: 7–10 daysGeneral Availability
Domain extension is open for standard registration by anyone at regular prices.
Duration: OngoingAbout ICANN's New gTLD Program
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) oversees the expansion of the domain name space through its New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program. This program allows organizations to apply for new TLDs, significantly expanding the number of available domain extensions beyond the traditional .com, .net, and .org.
The 2012 application round introduced hundreds of new TLDs. The next application round is now underway, with thousands of new domain extensions expected to enter the root zone over the coming years.
When a new TLD is approved, it goes through a structured launch process before becoming publicly available for standard registration.