Who will represent Poland at Eurovision 2026? The race is on, and the stakes are higher than ever! Poland is gearing up to select its next Eurovision champion, and the excitement is palpable. Voting has officially kicked off on TVP VOD, giving fans the chance to choose their favorite act for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. But here’s where it gets interesting: voters with a TVP VOD account can cast up to three votes between now and March 5 at 17:00 CET, adding a layer of strategy to the process. And this is the part most people miss—SMS voting will only open during the live broadcast of Finał polskich kwalifikacji on March 7, closing at 23:59 CET, so mark your calendars!
The winner will be revealed on the morning of March 8 during Pytanie na Śniadanie at 10:00 CET. The act with the highest number of votes takes the crown, but there’s a twist: in case of a tie or voting failure, a backup jury of Eurovision fan community representatives will step in. Is this fair, or should the public vote reign supreme? Let’s discuss in the comments!
Meet the contenders vying for the title:
- Alicja – “Pray”
- Anastazja – “Wild Child”
- Basia Giewont – “Zimna woda” (Cold Water)
- Jeremi Sikorski – “Cienie przeszłości” (Shadows of the Past)
- Karolina Szczurowska – “Nie bój się” (Don’t Be Afraid)
- Ola Antoniak – “Don’t You Try”
- Piotr Pręgowski – “Parawany Tango” (Tango Screens)
- Stasiek Kukulski – “This Too Shall Pass”
Poland’s Eurovision journey has been a rollercoaster. Just last year, Justyna Steczkowska represented the country with “Gaja,” finishing 14th in the final with 156 points. While Poland ranked 7th in the public vote, scoring 139 points and 12 points from Ireland and Iceland, the nation’s best result remains their 1994 debut, when Edyta Górniak secured 2nd place with “To nie ja!” Since then, Poland has struggled to replicate that success, only cracking the top 10 twice. However, since their return in 2014, they’ve qualified for the final 7 out of 11 times—a testament to their growing presence in the contest.
But here’s the controversial question: Is Poland’s Eurovision strategy working, or do they need a bold new approach to reclaim their former glory? Share your thoughts below!
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