Telewizja Polska (TVP) has announced the regulations for Poland’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. The broadcaster, currently under liquidation, confirmed that the submission window is open from 3 November to 24 November 2025.
Submission process
Artists can apply by sending a signed application and all required materials to [email protected] before 23:59 on 24 November. Each entry must include:
- An MP3 of the song,
- The song’s lyrics,
- The artist’s biography,
- A live performance video of the song.
By submitting, applicants agree to the contest’s terms and to represent Poland in Eurovision 2026 if selected.
Entry requirements
Songs must be original, under three minutes, and not publicly performed or released before 1 September 2025. Eligible artists must be Polish citizens and at least 16 years old before 1 May 2026. Entries may be performed in Polish, regional dialects, minority languages, or in English, French, Italian, or sign language as a complement.
The performance limit is six people on stage, and lyrics must not contain political or discriminatory content.
Selection process
The selection will take place in two stages:
- Stage I: A professional jury reviews all submissions from 27 November to 5 December 2025, assigning scores to choose up to 20 shortlisted entries.
- Stage II: Live auditions will be held on 18 December 2025 in Warsaw, with at least 10 acts invited to perform. Artists with proven professional backgrounds may be exempted from the live audition.
After Stage II, ten finalists and two reserves will be chosen. TVP will announce the finalists and the location of the national final on 14 January 2026.
The national final
The televised final will be held on 14 February 2026 in Warsaw or another Polish city. The winner will be selected solely through an SMS public vote, with each number allowed up to 20 votes.
In the event of a tie or technical failure, a reserve jury of five members chosen by TVP will determine the winner. The result is final and cannot be appealed.
Winner obligations
The winning artist will cooperate with TVP on preparations for Eurovision 2026, including rehearsals, promotional activities, and performances. No performer may represent more than one country in the contest.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna, with semi-finals on 12 and 14 May, and the final on 16 May 2026.
