Eurovision Song Contest 2025: How to Watch Semi-Finals, Final, and Streaming Options
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is just around the corner, and this year’s event is set in Basel, Switzerland. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the glitter-soaked chaos, here’s everything you need to know to watch Eurovision live, wherever you are.
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Eurovision 2025 Broadcast Dates
Mark your calendars for these three big nights:
- First Semi-Final: Tuesday, 13 May at 8:00 PM (local time)
- Second Semi-Final: Thursday, 15 May at 8:00 PM
- Grand Final: Saturday, 17 May at 8:00 PM
Where to Watch Eurovision in Your Country
On TV & Streaming Platforms
Eurovision is broadcast live in all participating countries, with commentary tailored to local audiences. In the United Kingdom, you can tune in on:
- BBC One (TV)
- BBC iPlayer (streaming)
- BBC Radio 2 & BBC Sounds (for audio commentary with Rylan Clark and Scott Mills)
Each participating country has its own broadcaster. Here are a few examples:
- Sweden (Host): SVT
- Germany: ARD/NDR
- France: FT
- Australia: SBS
- Italy: RAI
- Israel: Kan
- Canada & USA: While not official participants, fans can usually stream via YouTube or VPN services connecting to a participating country’s broadcaster.
YouTube Streaming
The official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel will livestream all shows, including both semi-finals and the grand final—unless geo-restricted in your country.
Just search for Eurovision Song Contest on YouTube or visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision
Can I Vote?
If your country is participating in a given semi-final, you can vote during that show. For example, UK viewers can vote during the second semi-final, which includes Remember Monday’s performance of “What the Hell Just Happened?”
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Notable Acts to Watch in 2025
- Sweden’s KAJ is a favourite with “Bara Bada Bastu”
- Austria’s JJ brings drama with “Wasted Love”
- France, Israel, and Finland are also major contenders
- The UK’s Remember Monday is repping the country with a pop-country twist
Final Tip: Time Zones
Live shows air at 8 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time). Adjust for your local time:
- UK: 7 PM BST
- Eastern US/Canada: 2 PM EDT
- Australia (Sydney): 4 AM AEST (next day)
Where will you be watching Eurovision 2025—home party, livestream, or decked out at a themed viewing event? Let us know in the comments.
More…
- https://eurovision.tv/how-to-watch
- https://eurovision.tv/story/watch-eurovision-non-stop-hits
- https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/eurovision-2025-watch-the-rehearsal-videos
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