In the organizer's words:

The 23rd Hamburg Comedy Cup will takeplace from January 30 to February 2, 2026.

The 2026 participants are: Stefan Leonhardsberger, Tim Oliver Feicke, Ronnie Sattler, Gaston Stabizewski, Katharina Block, Patrick Johansson, Nadu, Tim Whelan, Philipp Schlüter, Jesper Wulff, Jane Mumford, Max Osswald, Michaela Obertscheider, Phil Hirt, Sonja Gründemann, Gowand Barkhi, Hendrik Brehmer, Andi Steil, Uli Lissner and Niklas Beecken.

After the main rounds take place on 30.1.2026, it's on to the HALF FINAL on 31.1.2026. Whoever wins here goes straight through to the final and is very close to being able to hold the coveted trophy in their hands.

The evening will be hosted by Jan-Peter Petersen.