Eurovision 2025 on the BBC - Everything you need to know

Published: 15 May 2025

The Old Town of Basel with red stone Munster cathedral and the Rhine river, Switzerland. Eurovision Song Contest, Basel 2025 is written in white. The flag of Switzerland, a white cross on a red background, appears in the centre of a heart which replaces the V in Eurovision. — Basel is the host city for Eurovision 2025 (Image: EBU)

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, Switzerland following Nemo’s victory at the Grand Final in May 2024 with their song The Code.

BBC Studios will once again produce the BBC’s coverage and with the countdown already underway, here's everything you need to know about Eurovision 2025 on the BBC so far...

When is Eurovision 2025?

Singer Nemo stands on stage in the crowded arena as Switzerland is declared winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Confetti falls from the roof as beams of light criss cross the stage and all the Eurovision acts applaud from their backstage area, which is revealed as the main screen splits open. — Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden (Image: Alma Bengtsson/EBU)

The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, on Saturday 17 May with the Semi-Finals taking place on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 May.

How to watch Eurovision 2025 on TV and BBC iPlayer

Eurovision 2025 Grand Final

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Guiding audiences through Europe’s biggest party night of the year providing the commentary during the Grand Final is seasoned Eurovision expert, Graham Norton.

He will be sharing his unique insights on the 26 countries who will all be performing in the hopes of being crowned 2025’s winner. Join him on Saturday 17 May from 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

More: Eurovision 2025 Grand Final - How to watch on TV and BBC iPlayer and listen on Radio and BBC Sounds

Eurovision 2025 with Live Audio Description and Live Signing

This Eurovision will be the most accessible yet for our audiences with live Audio description and live signing available on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button.

Listen to Eurovision 2025 on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds

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BBC Radio 2 is the home of Eurovision 2025 on UK radio, and Eurovision obsessives Scott Mills, Rylan, Richie Anderson plus Sara Cox who is also joining the Radio 2 Eurovision family this year, will be in Basel all week as the excitement builds to Saturday night!

Scott and Rylan return as the station’s presenters for this year’s Grand Final which will be broadcast live on the network and BBC Sounds on Saturday 17 May.

Radio 2 and BBC Sounds will once again be broadcasting the Eurovision Semi-Finals live, presented by Sara Cox - who returns to the Eurovision commentary box this year - alongside Richie Anderson.

Meet UK Eurovision 2025 act Remember Monday

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Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland in May 2025 with their song What The Hell Just Happened?

Comprising of Charlotte, Holly and Lauren, Remember Monday are a trio of best friends, who have earned a reputation for their strong vocals and perfectly blended harmonies.What The Hell Just Happened? chronicles the aftermath of a fun night out with friends, it perfectly showcases the band’s humour, relatability and their signature harmonies. The song, which is out now, is an upbeat pop track full of energy, excitement and drama.

Remember Monday co-wrote the song with Billen Ted (Tom Hollings and Sam Brennan), Thomas Stengaard and Julie 'Kill J' Aagaard.

Get all the details: Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025 with What The Hell Just Happened?

Eurovision 2025: When Graham Met Remember Monday

This one-off special sees Eurovision legend, Graham Norton, meet Remember Monday for an in-depth, candid chat ahead of the biggest performance of their lives.

Join Graham for all the gossip from the talented trio (Charlotte, Holly and Lauren) as they share the excitement, chaos, fun, and intensity that accompanies being chosen as the act to represent the UK at the 69th edition of Eurovision.

Watch When Graham Met Remember Monday on BBC iPlayer and add to your Watchlist

Meet the Eurovision 2025 Presenters

Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer are your hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

All three will present the Grand Final, while Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer will also host the Semi-Finals.

Brugger is an award-winning stand-up comedian and presenter. Born in the USA, she grew up near Zurich and now lives in the Darmstadt region of Germany. Hunziker grew up in Ostermundigen near Bern and is one of Switzerland’s best-known international personalities. Studer started her career in 1991 as Switzerland's Eurovision Song Contest participant. Performing with the stage name Sandra Simó, she secured 5th place with the song Canzone Per Te.

Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals

First Semi-Final

The first Semi-Final will be on iPlayer and BBC One on 13 May and this is the 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

9. Belgium: Red Sebastian – Strobe Lights

Italy: Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro

10. Azerbaijan: Mamagama - Run With U

11. San Marino: Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia

12. Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm

13. Netherlands: Claude – C’est La Vie

14. Croatia: Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake

Switzerland: Zoë Më – Voyage

15. Cyprus: Theo Evan – Shh

Italy, Spain and Switzerland automatically qualify for the Grand Final and audiences in these countries will be able to vote during this Semi-Final.

Second Semi-Final

The second Semi-Final will be on iPlayer and BBC One on 15 May and this is the running order:

1. Australia: Go-Jo – Milkshake Man

2. Montenegro: Nina Žižić – Dobrodošli

3. Ireland: EMMY – Laika Party

4. Latvia: Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi

5. Armenia: PARG – SURVIVOR

6. Austria: JJ – Wasted Love

United Kingdom: Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?

7. Greece: Klavdia – Asteromáta

8. Lithuania: Katarsis – Tavo Akys

9. Malta: Miriana Conte – SERVING

10. Georgia: Mariam Shengelia – Freedom

France: Louane – maman

11. Denmark: Sissal – Hallucination

12. Czechia: ADONXS – Kiss Kiss Goodbye

13. Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son

14. Israel: Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise

Germany: Abor & Tynna – Baller

15. Serbia: Princ – Mila

16. Finland: Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME

France, Germany and the United Kingdom automatically qualify for the Grand Final and audiences in these countries will be able to vote during this Semi-Final.

UK Eurovision 2025 Jury Spokesperson

A head and shoulders shot of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, wearing a green and blue glittering dress. She holds one hand to the side of her face, smiling, with a pair of glittering sunglasses on her head.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as Spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend. However, we are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2’s very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be presenting the Jury result live from the UK.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor says: “I love Eurovision and it’s a privilege to be part of 2025’s Grand Final. What an honour it is to announce the UK’s jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom!”

Have a Eurovision Party on Roblox

A computer game character with grey hair and a pink jacket stands waving in front of a Union Jack flag

Hosted by Graham Norton, My Eurovision Party 2025 is now live on the Roblox platform, where it offers fans a chance to fly the flag for a country and customise their own Eurovision watch parties.

During the live broadcasts of the Semi-Finals on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 May, and the Grand Final on 17 May, the game will become a second-screen companion with real-time updates, performance highlights and in-game celebrations.

Ahead of the live broadcasts, fans can also play an interactive, rhythm-based game, collect ‘Eurohearts’, which trigger a rhythm minigame featuring a piece of a Eurovision song from that country. Completing the minigame earns leaderboard points and an in-game currency called Heartbeats to spend on creating a watch party.

Developed by immersive entertainment specialists Karta The project is designed to appeal to existing Eurovision Song Contest fans while attracting new, young audiences into the Eurovision community, and brings together the BBC (UK), DR (Denmark), France Télévisions (France), NPO/AVROTROS (Netherlands), RTÉ (Ireland), and SRG SSR (Switzerland), SWR/NDR/ARD (Germany), VRT (Belgium) and Yle (Finland).

Localized versions of the experience reflect each participating country’s culture, with bespoke presenter avatars, custom items, and broadcaster branding – including portals to additional games from the EBU Member broadcasters.

Available until 30 May, the experience has been built with a robust safety framework, including friends-only chat, live moderation, and ESG-compliant risk protocols developed in collaboration with Roblox and Karta.

The Big Eurovision Party

Co-host Tia Kofi looks directly to camera, wearing a red dress and a sparkling, silver crown. They stand on a wooden set, with purple lightening erupting through a stormy sky in the distance.

Eurovision season officially started with The Big Eurovision Party, bringing you a celebratory concert, filled to the brim with Eurovision legends and epic performances.

Hosted by Eurovision royalty, Edsilia Rombley and Drag Race UK star, Tia Kofi, The Big Eurovision Party showcases some of Eurovision’s most iconic alumni, as they take to the big stage to perform some of Eurovision’s most loved bangers and ballads from The Ziggo Dome stadium in Amsterdam.

Our fabulous host and Eurovision expert, Tia, also gives audiences an exclusive backstage pass as she meets some of the stars of the show ahead of their big stadium performance.

The Big Eurovision Party includes performances and interviews from Eurovision stars past and present including: Loreen, Nemo, Käärijä, Katrina (Katrina and the Waves), Johnny Logan, Marija Šerifović, Baby Lasagna, Bambie Thug, Edsilia Rombley, Guy Sebastian, Kristian Kostov, Alessandra and Marcus & Martinus to name but a few.

Watch The Big Eurovision Party on BBC iPlayer

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