Public Broadcasting has started the selection process for the national selection participant for Eurovision-2026, and a drawing has been held among the candidates. The tenth finalist will be selected by the audience. Previously, such an opportunity was given to ANKA and Fiїnka.
Also, the order numbers for the six artists participating in the online voting have been determined. The full roster of finalists will be announced by January 15, 2026, and the winner will be determined by a combination of jury points and audience voting.
Currently, it is known that among the finalists of the national selection for Ukrainian Eurovision-2026 are Jerry Heil, Monokate, Molodi, Laud, Leléka, Mr. Vel, Valeriya Force, 'ЩукаРиба' and The Elliens. One of them is Olena Usenko, known for her participation in the Junior Eurovision-2021.