Main points
- Ukrainians abroad can vote for LELÉKA at Eurovision 2026 with a foreign mobile number.
- Voting is possible via SMS, website or call, and lasts 20 minutes after the last performance.
How Ukrainians abroad can vote for Ukraine at Eurovision / Collage 24 Channel
All participants in the second semi-final of Eurovision have already performed. This year's representative of Ukraine, LELÉKA, also performed on stage with the song Ridnym.
In the first semi-final, Ukraine could not vote for the contestants, because this option is available only when our country is performing. We also recall that Ukrainians cannot vote for their representative. However, we still have an advantage. Due to the war, many Ukrainian citizens are now living abroad, and it is they who have the opportunity to vote for LELÉKA. How to do this – find out more in the material of Channel 24 .
How can Ukrainians abroad vote for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026?
To vote for singer LELÉKA, Ukrainians abroad must have a mobile number of a foreign operator. The Ukrainian singer performed at number 12 with the song Ridnym.
Order of participants' performances / Photo from the Eurovision website
Each country has its own instructions for voting – it can be an SMS message, a website, or a call to a designated number.
This is important! In total, viewers can vote up to 20 times, but no more than 5 times per participant.
Voting lines are open for only 20 minutes. That's why there will be plenty of time to make a decision. During the live broadcast, numbers and codes for voting appeared on the screen. Choose 12 and the number that corresponds to it. This is how you can support the representative of Ukraine.
We also remind you that in some countries, additional fees may apply through your mobile operator.
Ukrainians living in countries that do not participate in Eurovision will have the opportunity to cast their vote on the esc.vote website or in the official Eurovision app – Eurovision Song Contest.
Ukrainians abroad can vote for LELÉKA / Photo from Eurovision Instagram
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What changes in voting took place at this year's Eurovision?
The results of the semi-finals depend on the votes of the jury and the audience, as was the case from 2010 to 2022. However, the national juries are to be increased – they must include 7 members. At the same time, two of them must be between the ages of 18 and 25.
This was due to controversy over Israel's high score in 2025. The final, as usual, will use the same combined system. The “Rest of the World” vote – Euro fans from other countries – will also be taken into account, who can also vote for their favorites.