| Event | Date | Time |
| Submissions open | 23/05/2026 | 20:00 |
| Submission deadline | 21/06/2026 | 23:59 |
| Semi 1 opens | 22/06/2026 | 20:00 |
| Semi 2 opens | 26/06/2026 | 20:00 |
| Semi 1 voting closes | 29/06/2026 | 23:59 |
| Semi 3 opens | 30/06/2026 | 20:00 |
| Semi 2 voting closes | 03/07/2026 | 23:59 |
| Semi 3 voting closes | 07/07/2026 | 23:59 |
| Qualifier reveal | 08/07/2026 | 20:00 |
| Final opens | 09/07/2026 | 20:00 |
| Final voting closes | 16/07/2026 | 23:59 |
| Author reveal | 17/07/2026 | 20:00 |
| Voting day 1 | 18/07/2026 | 20:00 |
| Voting day 2 | 19/07/2026 | 20:00 |
Schedule subject to change! All times CEST.
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