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databricks Platform · Updated Feb 11, 2026

Databricks SQL version 2025.40 is now available in Preview

Databricks SQL version 2025.40 is now available in the Preview channel.

What it does

Databricks SQL version 2025.40 is now available in the Preview channel. Review the following section to learn about new features, behavioral changes, and bug fixes. SQL scripting is generally available SQL scripting is now generally available.

Why it matters

EWKT input support for existing geometry and geography functions The following functions now accept Extended Well Known Text (EWKT) as input: try to geography function try to geometry function to geography function to geometry function Improved performance for repeated queries over tables with row filters and column masks Repeated eligible queries over tables with row filters and column masks now benefit from improved query result caching, resulting in faster execution times.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Databricks SQL version 2025.40 is now available in the Preview channel. Review the following section to learn about new features, behavioral changes, and bug fixes.

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Key takeaway
Databricks SQL version 2025.40 is now available in the Preview channel.
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