LELÉKA Wins Ukraine's Eurovision 2026 Selection: How the Victory Unfolded.

Ukraine's National Selection for Eurovision 2026

According to TSN.ua: The Ukrainian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was held on February 7, with the artist LELÉKA emerging as the winner. The Eurovision Song Contest is a massive international event, and national selections are often fiercely competitive. Ten finalists competed for the chance to represent Ukraine, including:

• Valeriya Force
• Molodi
• Monokate
• The Elliens
• Laud
• LELÉKA
• Mr. Vel
• KHAYAT
• Jerry Heil
• ShchukaRyba

LELÉKA secured victory with a decisive 20 points.

The final performances were pre-recorded, but the winner's announcement was broadcast live. The final result was determined by an equal 50/50 split between jury votes and public televotes, highlighting the intense competition among the finalists.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is scheduled for May. The semi-finals will take place on May 12 and 14, with the grand final set for May 16. The competition will be hosted in Vienna, Austria, at the Wiener Stadthalle arena. The following countries automatically qualify for the final:

• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• France
• Austria

LELÉKA's victory in the national selection underscores the growing international interest in Ukrainian music. The high quality and diversity shown by all participants could create a very positive image for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026. Performing in Vienna provides a significant platform to showcase Ukrainian artistic talent and strengthen cultural ties across Europe.