TV Guide: Where and how to watch Eurovision 2025

Australia will take the stage in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Switzerland this May. SBS will once again bring the glitz, drama, and musical spectacle to Australian audiences, with the national broadcaster yet to reveal this year’s representative.

The semi-final allocation draw, conducted this week, has determined which nations will compete in each round before the all-important Grand Final. Australia joins Armenia, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania and Montenegro in the first half of the second semi-final, while the second half will feature Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malta and Serbia.

When to watch

For Australian fans eager to follow the action, the second semi-final will air on Friday 16 May (Australian time). Meanwhile, the first semi-final is scheduled for Wednesday 14 May, and the Grand Final will take place on Sunday 18 May (AEST). SBS is expected to announce its broadcast schedule and hosts in the coming months.

How the voting works

As per Eurovision tradition, the ‘Big 5’ countries—France, Germany and the United Kingdom—will be voting in the second semi-final, while Italy, Spain and host country Switzerland will have voting power in the first semi-final.

With Australia’s continued passion for Eurovision and a strong history of participation, anticipation is already building around which act will represent the nation on the global stage. Stay tuned for more updates as SBS unveils its artist and plans for the 2025 contest.

Eurovision 2025 semi-final breakdown

First semi-final – Tuesday 13 May (Wednesday 14 May AEST)

First Half:

• Estonia

• Iceland

• Poland

• Portugal

• Slovenia

• Sweden

• Ukraine

Second Half:

• Albania

• Azerbaijan

• Belgium

• Croatia

• Cyprus

• Netherlands

• Norway

• San Marino

Voting: Italy, Spain, Switzerland

Second semi-final – Thursday 15 May (Friday 16 May AEST)

First Half:

• Armenia

• Australia

• Austria

• Greece

• Ireland

• Latvia

• Lithuania

• Montenegro

Second Half:

• Czechia

• Denmark

• Finland

• Georgia

• Israel

• Luxembourg

• Malta

• Serbia

Voting: France, Germany, United Kingdom

The Grand Final will take place on Saturday 17 May (Sunday 18 May AEST), where the best of the best will battle it out for Eurovision glory.

Who will fly the flag for Australia this year? Stay tuned to Mediaweek for all the latest Eurovision 2025 updates.

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