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Germany brings back Das Deutsche Finale for Eurovision 2027

SWR will again use a televised national final to select Germany’s Eurovision entry, with artist and song applications open until 21 September 2026.

Orchestra and choir performing in a German concert hall illustrating the return of Das Deutsche Finale for Eurovision 2027
Photo: Robert Katzki / Unsplash

Germany will return to Das Deutsche Finale to choose its entry for Eurovision 2027, keeping the national-final format introduced for the 2026 season.

AT A GLANCE

What to know

  • Das Deutsche Finale returns for 2027.
  • Applications close on 21 September 2026.
  • The live final is expected in February 2027.
  • The exact final date and lineup are still pending.

German broadcaster SWR is accepting applications from professional acts and songwriters until Monday 21 September 2026. The selection process will narrow the field before a live televised final expected in February 2027.

An external music-industry expert team will support the multi-stage selection. Exact details for the live show, including date, venue and competing acts, have not yet been announced.

Song Contest Radar will keep the Germany tracker separate from rumours: only broadcaster-confirmed acts, dates and songs will be added as the process advances.

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Source: SWR. Song Contest Radar independently summarizes the report, adds context and keeps confirmed facts separate from details that remain reported or pending.
Last verified: 19 August 2026.
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