A star-studded evening, ticket sales, and an unprecedented production: Poland’s national broadcaster TVP prepares for the biggest upgrade in the history of its Eurovision selection.
Poland’s path to Eurovision 2026 is set to undergo a historic transformation. The Polish national broadcaster, TVP, is preparing a large-scale live event for the upcoming national final, marking the first time the show will be staged in a major arena with ticket sales open to the public.
Arena Spectacle and International Guests
The live final is scheduled for February 14th, 2026, though the exact venue has yet to be announced. TVP sources have described the project as the most ambitious national selection in Poland’s history, designed to host thousands of fans and capture the atmosphere of a true international concert.
In addition to competing Polish artists, the evening will feature performances by international Eurovision stars, invited to elevate the show’s prestige and attract wider European attention. The format shift aligns Poland with several other nations that have recently transformed their national finals into high-profile entertainment events.
Submissions and New Selection Mechanism
TVP confirmed that submissions are open until November 24th, with artists invited to submit original songs up to three minutes long. In accordance with Eurovision regulations, all entries must be new works that have not been released or performed publicly before September 1st, 2025.
A professional jury of nine to fifteen members will review all entries and select at least ten finalists for the live show. This year also introduces a new system called “participation cards”, enabling TVP to directly invite up to three artists potentially revealed only days before the televised final.
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A Growing European Trend
Poland becomes the second country this season, following Moldova, to shift toward a large-scale national selection format. The move reflects a broader trend in Eurovision strategy, with countries like Estonia, Finland, and Sweden finding success through expanded, arena-style productions.
Whether this bold new approach will advance Poland’s Eurovision fortunes remains to be seen, but anticipation is already building as the country prepares for its most ambitious selection event to date.
Poland in Euorovision 2025
“GAJA” was the name of the song performed by Justyna Steczkowska at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Poland finished seventh in the first semifinal with 85 points, qualified for the Grand Final, and ultimately achieved 14th place with 156 points.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Poland’s 28th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Poland joined the competition in 1994 and achieved its best result that same year when singer Edyta Górniak reached second place with the song “To nie ja!”.
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