ORF is calling for cities who wish to host the ESC 2026 to submit their applications not later than 4/7/25 12:00 C.E.T.

The selectiong process will be in 2 stages. In the first stage a city wishing to host the event have to apply to ORF. After applying to ORF they will get the full prerquisures for hosting the event. They have to cope with the following requirements:

* An adequate infrustrucure and capability to host ESC 2026.

* Proximity to internationl port/airport

* The ability of organising such event and the possibilty of giving an adequate  security and safety  for the delegations and fans arriving to city during the event itself.

* The arena should be free for 8 weeks. 7 weeks before the event and 1 week after and the arena should have the capacity of 10,000 spectators.

ORF is not going to diclose the names of cities that had submitted their application to host the event.
 

נקבעו 2 תאריכים פוטנציאליים לקיום התחרות. האחד קיום התחרות בשבוע של  ה-16/5/26  והאפשרות השנייה בשבוע שלאחר מכן דהיינו בשבוע של ה-23/5/26.

The ESC 2026 itself is expected to be on the week of 16/5/26 or a week afterwords on 23/5/26.