US EditionNew Flag Rules Released for Eurovision 2026 Amid Safety Crackdown
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The security of international events is strengthened after the fire of Crans-Montana. At Eurovision 2026, only the flags certified anti-fire will be admitted, a direct consequence of a tragedy still present in the...
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At the ESC in Vienna only flame-retardant flags are allowed. Fans must show a fire protection certificate, otherwise the flag will remain outside.
Flags fly at the Eurovision Song Contest? Only with the right paper. What fans need to know for Vienna.
Crans-Montana's fire disaster has a resounding effect: At the Eurovision Song Contest, only flame-retardant flags are allowed, so fans must also show certificates in addition to their tickets.The audience of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna is only allowed to vibrate flame-retardant flags and flags.The official ticket distributor of the ESC, Oeticket, justified this with intensified fire protection rules as a result of the deadly in…
Photo: BerenikeOften it was one of the first small talk topics when you told "normal people to be live at the Eurovision Song Contest: the flags in the audience. In recent years, unfortunately, the number of flags has declined significantly due to strict flag regulations. And this year, the number of flags in the audience could decrease again: [...]
New flag rules released for Eurovision 2026 amid safety crackdown
Flag use at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is set to look a little different this year, with new rules introduced as part of a wider safety crackdown in Austria.In an email sent to ticket holders, organisers made it clear the changes are being driven by stricter safety requirements.“Due to tightened safety regulations following the tragic events in Crans-Montana and corresponding official guidelines and requirements in Austria, all flags broug…
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