Vizrt, the AI platform for visual storytelling, has been named an Official Technical Supplier of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, in partnership with host broadcaster ORF.
Broadcast live from Vienna to millions of fans across Europe and beyond, the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will rely on Vizrt technology to create immersive visual elements that elevate the audience experience, bringing them closer to the Eurovision stage.
ORF is using a range of Vizrt solutions, including versatile real-time 3D graphics rendering and compositing with Viz Engine, and virtual environments and augmented reality (AR) graphics with Viz Virtual Studio.In addition to the hyper-realistic AR graphics, Viz Engine will be rending all on screen graphics and the data-driven graphics that display each country’s scores throughout the competition.
As host broadcaster, ORF is responsible for delivering the Eurovision Song Contest at unprecedented scale, coordinating live broadcasts, complex graphics, and live production across multiple shows and days. Vizrt’s technology enables production teams to deliver compelling visual storytelling while maintaining the speed, reliability, and flexibility required for live, large‑scale events.
“The hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest in its 70th edition presents the ORF as the host broadcaster, with an extraordinary technical dimension – both in terms of scale and redundancy and creative ambition,” said Claudio Bortoli, technical supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. “With Vizrt, we are relying on a partner that allows us to operate highly complex live workflows stably while simultaneously setting new visual standards. Especially under the enormous time pressure and international visibility, it is crucial to employ technologies that combine precision, flexibility, and absolute reliability.”
Chris Black, CMO for Vizrt, added: “Eurovision represents the pinnacle of live production. It’s high-octane, high-energy and high stakes; everything that Vizrt technology is trusted for. We’re delighted to be providing technology that enables the boldest creative expression, as well as the dependability needed for broadcasts of this magnitude.”
Installation is attending the semi-finals of Eurovision 2026 and will report from the event.
