After Cassie Henderson gave New Zealand a record-breaking third win (and third in 4 editions), the contest was moved to Canada for the first time since the thirteenth edition; but this time on the west coast.

Big 6 Statistics

As the top 6 of the previous edition, Austria, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea are the newest Big 6 and will automatically qualify for the final. In terms of times in the Big 6, this is the first time that Japan has been a part of the Big 6. Austria are in the Big 6 for a second time, New Zealand are in the Big 6 for a third time, France are in the Big 6 for a fourth, Canada are in the Big 6 for a fifth time, and South Korea and United States for the sixth time.

Matafeo & Cox

On 1 February 2026, it was announced that Canadian radio and television personality Arisa Cox and New Zealand comedian, actress, and TV presenter Rose Matafeo would present the twentieth edition. Cox previously served as the Canadian spokesperson for the thirteenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth editions, whilst Matafeo previously presented the eighteenth edition.

TiBB Shapes Vancouver

On 1 February 2026, it was announced that Vancouver would be the 18th city to play host to the TiBB Music Festival; as the Rogers Arena (formerly GM Place) was chosen as the venue for the contest. For the duration of the contest, the arena will be known as Vancouver Arena.