Czech Republic withdraws from Eurovision 2027

The Czech Republic has officially announced its withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which is scheduled to take place at the Arena Burgas in Burgas, Bulgaria. Czech Television, the national public broadcaster, stated that it will not participate in the event nor will it broadcast the contest on its television channels. Fans in the country will only be able to access the event via the official Eurovision YouTube channel.

The decision to withdraw was attributed by the broadcaster to ongoing budgetary pressures and fiscal adjustments. While some media reports have noted that the Eurovision organization is currently under scrutiny regarding Israel's participation—a controversy that led to boycotts by Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain in 2026—Czech Television has explicitly stated that its decision is purely financial and not linked to political tensions surrounding the competition. Ireland has already confirmed it will boycott the 2027 edition, while Spain is still reviewing its participation status.

Czech Television has not provided a timeline or indication of when the country might return to the contest. The broadcaster remains focused on managing its funding uncertainties following the announcement.