Germany considers multi-broadcaster partnership for Eurovision 2028 selection

Germany's public broadcaster ARD is considering a broader partnership with other television groups for its Eurovision 2028 national selection. According to Eurovoix, ARD programme director Christine Strobl has expressed an ambition to develop the selection in cooperation with multiple broadcasters.

The proposal remains an intention rather than an approved format. No final list of partner channels, competition rules, broadcasting arrangements or artist selection process has been confirmed for 2028. Statements of interest from other broadcasters should not be mistaken for formal commitments.

Germany has previously experimented with cross-broadcaster cooperation. Earlier national selections involved partnerships with private television groups, demonstrating that such an arrangement would not be unprecedented even though the future structure may differ.

The broadcaster sees potential in coordinating resources and audiences around one large national selection event. At this stage, however, practical decisions about financing, scheduling, production and who will select the competing artists have yet to be announced.

The discussion concerns Eurovision 2028, not a confirmed change to the upcoming 2027 selection. Eurovision fans should keep the two competition cycles separate: a possible long-term broadcasting project does not establish what will happen for the next edition.

Further details will depend on official announcements from ARD and any prospective partners. Song Contest Radar will update its German selection coverage when a schedule, confirmed broadcasters or rules become available. Any plan would also need agreements between the broadcasters and clarity about the public vote, juries and editorial responsibility. Until those details are officially announced, no specific programme dates or competing acts can responsibly be described as confirmed.