Upcoming TLDs / .mars
Can you register a .mars domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .mars would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
the red planet
The applied-for string “MARS” refers to the fourth planet. Easy to understand and capable of supporting a broad range of lawful uses, it may evoke exploration, discovery, imagination, ambition, innovation and future possibilities
Who applied for .mars
Link Freedom Group / LFG
Link Freedom Group Ltd, MT, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Link Freedom Group (LFG) aspires to become a best-in-class, vertically integrated domain name registration authority, see linkfreedomgroup.link. This TLD is part of a carefully curated portfolio of strings that LFG intends to pursue in ICANN’s 2026 New gTLD Program. In assembling this portfolio, LFG focused on securing meaningful, memorable, and commercially compelling strings that resonate strongly with end users and offer long-term growth potential.
NAME SPACE LLC
NAME SPACE LLC, US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of the .mars gTLD is to provide a secure, stable and broadly accessible namespace for individuals, businesses, organizations and other lawful users worldwide.
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 .mars 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 .mars and its registry announces launch dates.