Upcoming TLDs / .panda
Can you register a .panda domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .panda would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
A panda commonly refers to the giant panda and may also refer to the red panda. The term is widely associated with wildlife, conservation, nature, and the distinctive appearance and cultural symbolism of these animals.
Who applied for .panda
Oinkadot Inc
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .PANDA is to create a distinctive and memorable namespace inspired by one of the world's most recognizable animals and the many organizations, communities, businesses, and creative identities associated with it. From wildlife conservation, research, and education to art, entertainment, culture, tourism, and established uses of Panda as a name or brand, .PANDA provides an intuitive digital identity with broad international appeal.
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 .panda 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 .panda and its registry announces launch dates.