How to watch the 70th Eurovision Song Contest and how to cast your vote!<\/b><\/p>\n
Here’s the information you’ve been waiting for!<\/p>\n
When to watch Eurovision<\/b><\/p>\n
First Semi-Final<\/b>
Tuesday 12 May at 21:00 CEST
Second Semi-Final<\/b>
Thursday 14 May at 21:00 CEST
Grand Final<\/b>
Saturday 16 May at 21:00 CEST<\/p>\n
How to watch Eurovision<\/b><\/p>\n
The Semi-Finals and the Grand Final will be aired live on TV by local broadcasters, often with local language commentary. You can also watch on broadcasters’ websites, as well as on-demand services.<\/p>\n
And it’s not just participating countries that have all the fun \u2013 many other countries around the world will be showing the Contest too. It is, after all, the greatest music competition on the planet.<\/p>\n
Participating broadcasters<\/b><\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf1 Albania \u2013 RTSH (RTSH 1HD, RTSH MUZIKE)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf2 Armenia \u2013 AMPTV (Channel One)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Australia \u2013 SBS<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 Austria \u2013 ORF (ORF 1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff Azerbaijan \u2013 \u0130ctimai (\u0130ctimai TV (ITV))<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea Belgium \u2013 RTBF (La Une (First Semi-Finals, Tipik (Second Semi-Final)), VRT<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddec Bulgaria \u2013 BNT (BNT1, BNT4)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf7 Croatia \u2013 HRT (HTV1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfe Cyprus \u2013 CyBC (CyBC 1, CyBC HD)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff Czechia \u2013 \u010cT (\u010cT2 (Semi-Finals), \u010cT1(Grand Final))<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 Denmark \u2013 DR (DR1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddea Estonia \u2013 ERR (ETV, ETC+, ETV2)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee Finland \u2013 YLE (TV1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France \u2013 FT (France 4 (Semi-Finals), France 2 (Grand Final))<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddea Georgia \u2013 GPB (Channel 1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Germany \u2013 ARD\/SWR (ONE (ARD) (Semi-Finals), Das Erste (ARD) (Grand Finals))<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 Greece \u2013 ERT (ERT1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1 Israel \u2013 Kan (KAN11, MAKAN33, KAN KIDS80)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Italy \u2013 RAI (RAI DUE (Semi-Finals), RAI UNO (Grand Final))<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfb Latvia \u2013 LSM (LTV1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf9 Lithuania \u2013 LRT (LRT television)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfa Luxembourg \u2013 RTL (RTL Luxembourg)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 Malta \u2013 PBS (TVM)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde9 Moldova \u2013 TRM (TV Moldova 1, Radio Moldova, Radio Moldova Muzical)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddea Montenegro \u2013 RTCG (1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Norway \u2013 NRK (NRK 1, NRK TV (digital app))<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 Poland \u2013 TVP (TVP1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 Portugal \u2013 RTP (RTP1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf4 Romania \u2013 TVR (TVR 1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf2 San Marino \u2013 SMRTV (San Marino RTV)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8 Serbia \u2013 RTS (RTS 1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea Sweden \u2013 SVT (SVT1 and SR)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded Switzerland \u2013 SRG SSR (SRF2, RTS2, RSI LA1)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 Ukraine \u2013 Suspilne (Suspilne Kultura)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 United Kingdom \u2013 BBC (BBC One)<\/p>\n
Watch the Live Shows on YouTube<\/p>\n
Non-participating nations can watch the Live Shows on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the US, you can watch the Live Shows with our friends at Peacock, but you can also stream the shows live on our YouTube channel for the first time in nearly a decade.<\/p>\n Watching from a non-participating country? Remember, you can still support your favourites using the \u201cRest of the World\u201d vote!<\/p>\n Watch the First Semi Final on YouTube (Tuesday 12 May 2026, 21:00 CEST)<\/a><\/p>\n Watch the Second Semi Final on YouTube (Thursday 14 May 2026, 21:00 CEST)<\/a><\/p>\n Watch the Grand Final on YouTube (Saturday 16 May 2026, 21:00 CEST)<\/a><\/p>\n Voting in the Semi-Finals<\/p>\n If you want to see your favourite performance make it to the Grand Final, here’s what you need to do.<\/p>\n If your country is competing in Eurovision If you\u2019re in a participating country, you can vote by phone or SMS. The instructions you will need will be on the screen during the broadcast, and you can also find them at esc.vote<\/a>.<\/p>\n Voting opens after the last song has been performed. You can vote up to 10 times, and you\u2019ll have around 18 minutes to do so. Use your power wisely.<\/p>\n Remember, you cannot vote for your own country \u2013 no matter how brilliant they are.<\/p>\n If your country is not competing in Eurovision The voting window will open at approximately midnight on the day of each Semi-Final, and will remain open until the Live Shows begin. Voting is then paused while the artists perform and will re-open once the last song has been performed. You\u2019ll then have around 18 minutes to cast your final votes.<\/p>\n Voting in the Grand Final<\/p>\n Your vote is crucial in seeing your favourite lift the trophy at the Grand Final!<\/p>\n If your country is competing in Eurovision<\/b><\/p>\n Voting will open just before the first song is performed. It will remain open throughout the performances, and for approximately 40 minutes after the last song. There\u2019s plenty of time figure out who\u2019ll get your 12 points, and you can even share your favourites using the My Scoreboard<\/b> feature on the official Eurovision Song Contest app<\/a>.<\/p>\n Remember, you can vote up to 10 times.<\/p>\n If your country isn\u2019t competing in Eurovision<\/b><\/p>\n Just like in the Semi-Finals, the voting window for viewers in non-participating countries will open at approximately midnight on the day of the Grand Final, and close briefly when the Live Show begins.<\/p>\n You won’t have long to wait \u2013 voting will open again just before the first song is performed. It will then stay open through the live show until around 40 minutes after the last competing song.<\/p>\n
<\/b> You can only vote in the Semi-Final in which your country is performing. This includes Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Austria, who are automatically through to the Grand Final, but who are assigned a specific Semi-Final. See when your country is appearing, and who they\u2019re competing with.<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/b> Even if your country isn\u2019t competing in Vienna, you still have a say in the \u201cRest of the World\u201d vote, which helps determine who gets through to the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May.<\/p>\n