They must also have turned 18 by the time of Eurovision's first rehearsal.
The new rules come after the European Broadcasting Union changed its rules. From 2027, only artists who have reached the age of 18 will be allowed to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Due to Eurovision's new rules, the Melodifestivalen regulations are now changing from the previous age limit of 16, says Anders Wistbacka, project manager for Melodifestivalen, to Expressen.
