Latest News About Eurovision 2026 voting structure explained

Eurovision 2026 uses a voting system where both juries and viewers from each participating country contribute to the final score. Each nation assigns points from 1 to 8, then 10, and 12 to their ranked entries, based on the combined rankings of jury and viewers. Since 2016, countries can separate their jury points from their public votes, adding a layer of nuance to the final tally. A country’s jury is formed through its own selection process and then reviewed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to safeguard fairness and impartiality. Eligible contestants are chosen through various national processes, from internal selections to national finals. The result is a blend of professional insight and public opinion, with each country actively shaping the competition's outcome through its dual vote and transparent adjudication.