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Europop superfans – the wait is almost over. The Eurovision 2025 semi-finals have been and gone and now there’s only one flamboyant pyrotechnic-packed, banger-filled extravaganza to go before this year’s winner is decided.
A total of 26 acts will be battling it out on behalf of their countries at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland this weekend. And of course, as one the Big Five, the UK will be there. Expect loads of whacky costumes, chaotic choreography and some questionable vocals.
Will you be tuning in? Here’s our ultimate guide to watching the Eurovision final on TV this weekend.
When is the Eurovision 2025 final?
The grand final of Eurovision 2025 is taking place on Saturday, May 17.
What TV channels is the final on?
It will be broadcast live on BBC One.
What are the timings?
TV coverage will start at 8pm. The voting results will be revealed around 40 minutes after the final performance, normally between 11.15pm and midnight.
Can I stream the Eurovision final?
You’ll be able to stream the entire Eurovision on BBC iPlayer or, for all countries outside of the UK, US, Lithuania, Greece and Australia, you can watch live on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Who’s representing the UK?
A girlband called Remember Monday will be flying the flag for the UK with their song ‘What The Hell Just Happened’. The band is made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steel who all met when they were at school 13 years ago. Their song ‘chronicles the aftermath of a fun night out with friends, it perfectly showcases the band’s humour, relatability and their signature harmonies’.
Running order
- Norway: Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
- Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son
- Estonia: Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
- Israel: Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise
- Lithuania: Katarsis – Tavo Akys
- Spain: Melody – ESA DIVA
- Ukraine: Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
- United Kingdom: Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?
- Austria: JJ – Wasted Love
- Iceland: VÆB – RÓA
- Latvia: Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi
- Netherlands: Claude – C’est La Vie
- Finland: Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME
- Italy: Lucio Corsi | Volevo Essere Un Duro
- Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA
- Germany: Abor & Tynna – Baller
- Greece: Klavdia – Asteromáta
- Armenia: PARG – SURVIVOR
- Switzerland: Zoë Më – Voyage
- Malta: Miriana Conte – SERVING
- Portugal: NAPA – Deslocado
- Denmark: Sissal – Hallucination
- Sweden: KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
- France: Louane – maman
- San Marino: Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia
- Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
How do I vote in the Eurovision final?
The easiest way to vote for your favourite Eurovision song is to download the official app. Voting opens as soon as the performances start and closes 40 minutes after they finish. You can vote up to 20 times, but remember – you can’t pick your own country.
How did the UK do in Eurovision 2024?
Last year, the UK placed 18th with Olly Alexander’s ‘Dizzy’.
When did the UK last win Eurovision?
The last time we were victorious in the contest with Katrina & The Waves’ ‘Love Shine A Light’ in 1997. Since then, the UK’s most successful year was 2022 when Sam Ryder placed second with his song ‘Space Man’ and the the city of Liverpool got to host the 2023 competition in place of winners, Ukraine.
Who are the favourites to win Eurovision 2025?
Right now, Sweden are the favourites to win with a 42 percent chance of taking the trophy, according to betting odds site Eurovision World. Austria is second favourite with a 21 percent chance and France is third with a much smaller 8 percent chance of finishing on top.
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