CSC Domain Outlook
September 21, 2026
A global perspective on what's next in domains.
Domain releases
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Ongoing domain launches
Extension and phases
Start date
Order deadline
.DOT (gTLD)
Medium risk
Sunrise*
21-Jul-2026
15-Oct-2026
Early access*
20-Oct-2026
31-Oct-2026
General availability*
2-Nov-2026
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.EAT .FLY .HERE (gTLD)
Low risk
Sunrise*
01-Sep-2026
05-Nov-2026
Early access*
10-Nov-2026
16-Nov-2026
General availability*
17-Nov-2026
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Upcoming domain launches
Extension and phases
Start date
Order deadline
.TH (ccTLD)
Low risk
Limited registration – Round 3
01-Oct-2026
25-Nov-2026
.PHONE (gTLD)
Medium risk
Sunrise*
06-Oct-2026
30-Jan-2027
Early access*
05-Jan-2027
18-Jan-2027
General availability*
19-Jan-2027
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Premium name releases
Extension and type
Release date
Number of domains
.SHOP (gTLD)
Medium risk
Domains that were formerly reserved are released as premium domains.
29-Oct-2026
13,000+
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Launch notes
.DOT: Unrestricted extension. Recommended sectors: Software developers and builders, independent developers, and technical brands.
.EAT, .FLY, .HERE: Unrestricted extensions. Recommended sectors: Food, airlines, and travel.
.TH: Restricted extension. Third round of availability.
.PHONE: Unrestricted extension. Recommended sectors: Telecommunications carriers, resellers, and repair shops.
.SHOP: The .shop registry will release more than 13,000 reserved .shop domain names as premium names on October 29, 2026. Please contact your Client Service Team if you would like to review the name list for registration.
*This phase of domain registration is first come, first served, where the first person or entity to register an available domain name becomes the rightful owner. See glossary for descriptions of the various phases.
Knowledge check
Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest domain news and trends
Additional insights
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Watch list
Get ahead of the curve with this list of anticipated releases.
More details will be shared as they become available
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.WEB delegation
In July 2026, Verisign announced the delegation of .web. Stay tuned for more information. -
.PAY general availability
The sunrise phase for .pay has been completed. The registry has yet to announce a date for the general availability launch. -
Radix premium domains release
Radix, a registry of several new gTLDs, will release more than 24,000 reserved domains on November 3, 2026. -
.CO premium domains release
170,000 .co domains will be released from the premium domains list on December 1, 2026.
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Mind the gaps
Rights protection mechanisms and security controls to mitigate risks in your threat landscape
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Additional extensions on GlobalBlock
GlobalBlock, a domain blocking product, now covers additional extensions. The provider also added a new extension category of specialized extensions, including .de, .cn, and .cn subdomains. This brings the total number of extensions covered by the product to 780. For more information, please reach out to your Client Service Team.
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In case you missed it
Past updates that should be considered in your domain strategy
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.MOBILE launch
The .mobile extension launched on February 16, 2026, and is available to register. Log into CSCDomainManagerSM or contact your Client Service Team to register names or request more information. -
.CO premium name release
The .co registry updated their premium pricing structure on April 15, 2026. The registry also released all one- to four-character .co, .com.co, .net.co, and .nom.co names, along with several generic terms from its reserved list, totaling more than four million domains. These newly available domains have been added to the registry’s premium list. Log into CSCDomainManager or contact your Client Service Team to register names or request more information. -
Radix premium domain name changes
The Radix registry updated the premium pricing tiers for several .fun, .online, .site, .space, .store, and .tech domains on April 15, 2026. The registry also released more than 40,000 names from its reserved lists. Log into CSCDomainManager or contact your Client Service Team to register names or request more information. -
XYZ registry domains
On August 25, 2026, the XYZ registry removed more than 28,000 domains from the premium lists for the following extensions: .autos, .baby, .beauty, .boats, .game, .hair, .homes, .makeup, .motorcycles, .quest, .skin, and .yachts. These domains are now available for registration at standard pricing. Most are assessed as low risk of third-party registrations, with the exception of .game that is at medium risk. Please contact your Client Service Team if you would like to review the name list for registration.
Glossary
General availability: Domain registration is available to public.
Sunrise: Domain registration is restricted to trademark holders before public access.
Landrush/early access/limited registration: periods typically between sunrise and general availability phases that allow pre-registrations at a premium.
ccTLD: Country code top-level domain primarily used by countries and territories, e.g. .jp for Japan and .uk for United Kingdom.
gTLD: Generic top-level domain, e.g., .com and .org, including newer extensions such as .club and .shop.
Risk assessments estimate the level of threat associated with potential third-party domain registrations. They are based on a combination of factors such as similar top-level domains (TLDs), enforcement options, historical trends, and other relevant considerations. The impact of these factors may vary based on your organization and domain portfolio. Please reach out to your account manager to discuss specific concerns.