The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria. Dutch broadcaster NPO confirmed the Netherlands will compete in Eurovision 2027 after AVROTROS withdrew from the 2026 contest over Israel’s participation. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.S1

• Dutch broadcaster NPO confirmed the Netherlands will compete in Eurovision 2027 after AVROTROS withdrew from the 2026 contest over Israel’s participation.S2