As preparations continue for the next Eurovision Song Contest, Czech broadcaster ČT has confirmed that 260 submissions have been received to represent Czechia at Eurovision 2026.

One correct guess from fans as ČT keep quiet

In an update uploaded to their Instagram account, ČT confirmed that a total of 260 songs were submitted to the broadcaster. This was confirmed as fans gave their own predictions as to who they believe will represent the nation in Vienna in May.

The broadcaster added that of those who were suggested to have applied, at least one fan has got the right answer. However, the broadcaster kept quiet on who had submitted an entry, and said further details would be revealed in due course.

Czechia is once again using an internal selection to choose their act for Eurovision, after its national selection ESCZ was retired in 2025. The songs will now be evaluated by ČT, with more details being released on their participation in the coming months.

Czechia’s Eurovision journey

Czechia made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007, with Kabát’s “Malá dama”; however, their debut entry finished last in a 28-song semi-final, scoring only 1 point. This kicked off three consecutive non-qualifications, with their best result coming in 2008, finishing in second-last place. Having withdrawn in 2009 due to poor results, Czechia returned to the Contest in 2015. In 2016, Czechia qualified for the first time with Gabriela Gunciková’s “I Stand”.

Czechia reverted to an internal selection for 2025, selecting ADONXS with “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”. The song scored 29 points in the second semifinal, placing twelfth and missing out on the Grand Final for the second consecutive year.

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News Source: ČT

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