Swiss national broadcaster SRG-SSR has revealed that the song submission window of its internal selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is now open.
Switzerland open song applications for Eurovision 2026
Switzerland have begun their search for the act who represent them in Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 next May. The song submission window closes at 23:00 (CEST) on August 25. All interested artists and songwriters may submit up to five entries. Each submission will remain private to be assessed by the internal selection panel.
Over the coming months, a Swiss jury, international jury and a 25 member panel of experts with Eurovision jury experience, will assess the entries across multiple audition phases. A final decision will be made in late 2025. The song and artist is expected to be revealed in early 2026.
Since introducing this format of internal selection, Switzerland has achieved six consecutive qualifications, including three top 5 results. Of course, this culminated with victory in Malmö for the captivating performance by Nemo and their winning entry, ‘The Code’. Earning Switzerland their third victory in total and first win since 1988.
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