To watch the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, you have several options depending on your location:
- In Europe and Participating Countries: The contest is broadcast live on local public broadcasters. For example, in the UK, it airs on BBC One and can be streamed live for free on BBC iPlayer (requires a UK TV license). Spain broadcasts it on RTVE, France on France TV, and Italy on RAI
- In the United States: The contest is available to stream live on Peacock, a subscription streaming service owned by NBCUniversal
- In Canada: While no traditional TV broadcaster carries the event, you can watch it for free on the official Eurovision YouTube channel
- In Australia: The event is broadcast free on SBS, despite the early morning time slot
- Official Eurovision YouTube Channel: Live shows are also streamed on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel, though availability depends on your region
- Using a VPN: If you are traveling or in a region without official broadcast rights, you can use a VPN to access streams from countries where the contest is freely available, such as BBC iPlayer or RTVE Play. This allows you to watch from anywhere, provided you comply with streaming service terms
Key Dates for Eurovision 2025:
- First Semi-Final: Tuesday, May 7
- Second Semi-Final: Thursday, May 9
- Grand Final: Saturday, May 11 (Note: some sources mention May 17 for the final in Basel, Switzerland; check official listings for confirmation)
Time Zones for the Grand Final:
- 9 PM Central European Time (CET)
- 8 PM UK Time (BST)
- 3 PM Eastern Time (US)
- 12 PM Pacific Time (US)
- 5 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (next day)
In summary, tune in via your local broadcaster or their online streaming service, watch on the official Eurovision YouTube channel if available, or use a VPN to access broadcasts from other countries. For the US, Peacock is the main streaming option, while BBC iPlayer serves UK viewers for free.
