AVROTROS has confirmed that they will internally select their artist and song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
Just like previous years the Netherlands will have an internal selection which is gonna decide who will be representing them at ESC. However, this year the date from when artists can send in their submissions has changed. The song submission will now be open from 19 May 2025 instead of 1 August 2026, so two days after the Grand Final in Basel.
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