Upcoming TLDs / .hall
Can you register a .hall domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .hall would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
Its literal and original meaning from Old English (heall) is a roofed, walled enclosure or a large, spacious single room used as a main residence.
Who applied for .hall
Momentous Corporation
CA, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
.hall is an open, generic TLD open to everyone, but we believe it will have a unique appeal to live performing spaces across the globe. The application for .hall reflects the market realities confronting the music, theater and performing arts professions. As digital technologies and global high-speed internet access have undercut the profitability of pre-recorded performances, artists and venues have increasingly turned to touring and real-world “tent pole” events to earn sustainable income.
What happens next
- April 30, 2026: Application window opened (done)
- August 12, 2026: Application window closed (done)
- October 7, 2026: Reveal Day: ICANN published every applied-for string (done)
- October 21, 2026: Replacement period ended (applicants could switch to a backup string) (done)
- November 17, 2026: String Confirmation Day: the final list of applied-for strings
- March 16, 2027: Community input and objections period ends
Dates from ICANN’s Reveal Day announcement, checked October 27, 2026. We re-check the applications every day and this page changes when they do.
When will .hall be available?
ICANN has not set a date. The final list of applied-for strings comes on String Confirmation Day (November 17, 2026), community input and objections run until March 16, 2027, and ICANN processes applications after a prioritization draw in 2027. Registration opens only after ICANN delegates .hall and its registry announces launch dates.