Local Polish outlet Wirtualne Media is reporting that changes are coming to how TVP broadcasts its upcoming national final for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
An end to TVP studio broadcasts
In past year’s national finals organised by TVP have taken place within a studio setting, with a limited audience capacity. Wirtualne is reporting that TVP are making plans to move the contest to an arena setting, vastly increasing the number of possible viewers. They have also speculated that the date of the national final is possibly subjected to change. It had previously been announced for the 14th of February. Wirtualne is now reporting that it is set to take place in an unspecified time in February.
What’s still to come?
- 24th of November – Submission window closes
- 14th of January – Artists and songs competing will be announced
- 14th of February – National Final to take place (provisionally)
Poland’s Eurovision Journey
In 1994, Poland made their debut at the Eurovision Song Contest represented by Edyta Górniak with the song “To nie ja!” and placed 2nd, Poland’s best result at the contest to date. Since then, Poland has participated 26 times, qualifying for the Grand Final 16 times.
Poland selected Justyna Steczkowska to represent the national at Eurovision 2025 with “GAJA”, thirty years after her first participation. She qualified for the final, ultimately finishing in 14th place with 156 points. Of these, 17 came from the jury, while the remaining 139 came from the televote.
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Source: Wirtualne Media
Photo credit: Alma Bengtsson / EBU
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