Overview

• The first in-person semifinal takes place Sunday at Estudios Churubusco with eight contestants representing each U.S. and Mexican region
• Weekly Sunday broadcasts will run through mid-September on public TV and digital platforms, building toward an Oct. 5 live grand final at Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris
• Organizers reaffirm prizes that include song-of-the-year, best performer and jury awards with label contracts, LP or EP production and audiovisual support
• Renowned artists such as Regina Orozco, Lila Downs, Majo Aguilar and Vivir Quintana will serve as jurors and mentors during the televised semifinals
• Official counts vary between a 48-artist televised roster and an earlier pool of 365 finalists selected from over 15,000 registrants, reflecting staged regional eliminations