Eurovision 2025: Final Air Time, Contestants & How to Watch Abroad For Free

The Eurovision Song Contest is a competition like no other, with unique music, elaborate staging, and entertaining commentary from Graham Norton in the UK.

This year’s event will be held in Basel, Switzerland, following Nemo’s victory in 2024 with “The Code.” The quirky hit from Sweden, “Bara bada bastu” by KAJ, is currently the favorite according to bookies.

We have compiled all the information about the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, including the airing schedule, how to watch from the UK and abroad, participating countries, and more.

When is Eurovision?

Most people will watch the Eurovision Grand Final on Saturday, 17 May 2025. Here are the starting times in various regions:

• 8pm BST (UK)
• 9pm CEST (Europe)
• 3pm ET (East Coast US)
• 12pm PT (West Coast US)

The show will last for several hours, typically until close to midnight due to performances, voting, guest appearances, and results.

The UK automatically advances to the final as part of the Big Five. However, if you want to see all the other participants, you can watch the semi-finals at the following times:

• Semi-final 1 – Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 8pm BST
• Semi-final 2 – Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 8pm BST

You can watch the previous year’s winner’s performance below:

Who is hosting Eurovision this year?

Switzerland is the host country this year, with the event taking place in Basel.

How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the UK

You can watch both the semi-finals and the Grand Final of Eurovision 2025 on BBC One as usual. The show can also be streamed live on BBC One via iPlayer or on the BBC iPlayer website or app after the broadcast.

How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest from the US

US viewers can tune in via Peacock, with options for ad-supported and ad-free plans at different price points.

How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest from abroad

While YouTube has previously streamed the Grand Final on the official Eurovision channel, it is uncertain if that will be the case this year. If not, you can use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer from abroad and watch the event as if you were in the UK.

NordVPN is recommended for its reliability, user-friendliness, and affordability for accessing BBC iPlayer from outside the UK.

For more information, refer to our guide on watching BBC iPlayer abroad.

Who is presenting Eurovision 2025?

Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker, and Sandra Studer have been chosen as the hosts for the Swiss edition of Eurovision. Graham Norton will provide commentary for the Grand Final on the BBC, with Rylan and Scott Mills covering the semi-finals.

How to vote in the Eurovision Song Contest

Download the Eurovision Song Contest app from Google Play, the iOS App Store, or the Windows Store to vote for your favorite act. The app provides information on participating countries, the latest news, and the ability to cast votes during the event.

You can vote multiple times using the app, but you cannot vote for the country you are voting from.

Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU

Who are the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 finalists?

37 countries are participating in Eurovision 2025, with 26 making it to the Grand Final. Switzerland, as the host, automatically qualifies. The Big Five (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain) also advance to the final without competing in the semi-finals.

Below is the running order for the semi-finals:

Eurovision 2025 semi-final 1 running order

• 1. Iceland: VÆB – RÓA
• 2. Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA
• 3. Slovenia: Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left
• 4. Estonia: Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
• Spain: Melody – ESA DIVA
• 5. Ukraine: Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
• 6. Sweden: KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
• 7. Portugal: NAPA – Deslocado
• 8. Norway: Kyle Alessandro – Lighter