SBS, the Australian national broadcaster, have confirmed their participation at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna.

SBS confirmed their participation during their annual Upfronts for the television year ahead. Courtney Act and Tony Armstrong will return to commentary for the second year running.

SBS and Australia debuted in 2015. Between 2019 and 2023, the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union and SBS had an agreement that secured Australia’s participation at the Eurovision Song Contest. Since 2024, SBS have reverted back to participation on an invitational basis.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix