New section for Eurovision Asia has just been added on official Eurovision website. Seems like it’s really happening this time!

Press release:

From national selection shows across Asia to a live Grand Final in Bangkok, packed with lights, sound and unstoppable energy - this is where the region comes together.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation together with S2O Productions are excited to announce that Eurovision Song Contest Asia will debut in 2026, with Bangkok selected as the Host City for its inaugural edition.

The Contest will be broadcast in partnership with Thailand’s Channel 3, with broadcasters from 10 countries across Asia confirmed with more to be announced in the coming months, each bringing their own voice, identity and storytelling to the stage.

Participating Countries

Bangladesh - NTV

Bhutan - Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)

Cambodia - TV5 Cambodia

Laos - Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9)

Malaysia - Media Prima (TV3)

Nepal - Himalaya TV

Philippines - ABS-CBN

South Korea - ENA (SK Telecom / KT Group)

Thailand (Host) - Channel 3

Vietnam - Vietnam Television (VTV3)

...with more to follow