Germany Selects Sarah Engels and Her Song 'Fire' for Eurovision 2026

Sarah Engels Wins German Ticket to Eurovision 2026

According to Главком: Germany has chosen its act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Sarah Engels emerged victorious from the national selection show, Das Deutsche Finale 2026, held in Berlin, with her song titled 'Fire'. The competition featured two rounds, culminating in a final with nine participants. A shortlist of three superfinalists was determined by an international jury of 20 experts, which notably included Ukrainian singer Ruslana, the winner of Eurovision 2004.

The Superfinal Outcome

In the superfinal, Sarah Engels competed against fellow artists Wavvyboi and Molly Sue. The winner was decided solely by public televote. Sarah Engels secured 38.3% of the viewer votes, earning her the right to represent Germany on the international stage. Wavvyboi placed second with 34.2%, while Molly Sue received 27.6% of the votes.

Sarah Engels first rose to fame in Germany in 2011 after appearing on the talent show Deutschland sucht den Superstar. Since then, she has built a successful music career, releasing several albums including:

• Zurück zu mir in 2018
• Strong Girls Club in August 2025

Furthermore, since November 2025, she has been performing the lead role of Satine in the musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical in Cologne.

Other artists confirmed for Eurovision 2026 include:

• Finland will be represented by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen with the song 'Liekinheitin'
• Lithuania's entry will be Lion Ceccah with the composition 'Sólo quiero más'

The close results of the German superfinal highlight the intense competition, promising an exciting contest at the international level in Vienna.

Sarah Engels's national selection victory underscores her growing popularity in Germany and marks a significant step in her professional journey since her talent show beginnings. The Eurovision Song Contest remains one of the world's largest non-sporting television events. The 2026 edition in Vienna is shaping up to be a highly competitive spectacle, with the participation of other talented acts from across Europe adding to the broad audience appeal. The inclusion of past winner Ruslana on the German jury also reflects the event's role in fostering cultural exchange and collaboration.