Overview
- ARD confirmed nine finalists for “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026,” produced by SWR after a multi-stage, research-driven selection, to air February 28 on ARD.
- Sarah Engels is officially in the lineup with the song “Fire,” following earlier hints on Instagram about the biggest opportunity of her career.
- A roughly 35-second audio clip allegedly featuring “Fire” circulated online, and RTL’s verification team is checking whether the preview is authentic.
- The field also includes wavvyboi, Ragazzki, Dreamboys The Band, Malou Lovis, Molly Sue, Laura Nahr, BELA and MYLE.
- Barbara Schöneberger and Hazel Brugger will host the live show, where an international jury will narrow the field to three before viewers decide Germany’s entry.