Draw for the Eurovision 2026 Semi-Finals
On January 12, 2026, the draw for the semi-finals of 'Eurovision 2026' will take place in Vienna. Ukraine has entered the third pot along with Poland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Israel. The semi-final formation ceremony will begin at 20:00. A total of 35 countries will be divided into five main pots.
Participant Pots
The first pot includes:
- Albania
- Bulgaria
- Serbia
- Croatia
- Montenegro
- Switzerland
The second pot consists of:
- Australia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Norway
- Finland
- Sweden
The third pot, which includes Ukraine, comprises:
- Azerbaijan
- Armenia
- Georgia
- Israel
- Poland
The fourth pot is represented by:
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Moldova
- Portugal
- Romania
- Czech Republic
The fifth pot consists of:
- Greece
- Cyprus
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Malta
- San Marino
The sixth pot includes:
- Austria
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- France
The final of the National Selection for 'Eurovision 2026' will take place on February 7. The voting for the tenth finalist will last from 10:00 on January 8 to 10:00 on January 13. Participants in the national selection will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and compete for a chance to represent Ukraine on the international stage.
The draw for the semi-finals of 'Eurovision 2026' is an important stage in preparing for the competition, as the distribution of countries across pots will determine their further participation in the contest.
Ukraine's participation alongside countries like Poland, Armenia, and Israel emphasizes the competitiveness of Ukrainian performers on the international stage. Additionally, the final of the National Selection, which will take place on February 7, will determine Ukraine's representative who will have the opportunity to showcase their talents at an international level.