The Swiss national broadcaster revealed that Michelle Hunziker, Hazel Brugger, and Sandra Studer are the hosts of Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland!
During a press conference broadcast live from the host city, it was revealed today that the hosts of Eurovision 2025, to be held this year in Basel, Switzerland, will be Michelle Hunziker, Hazel Brugger, and Sandra Studer. During the conference, the producers stated that the hosts were chosen because they fit Basel’s motto: “Welcome Home”.
Additionally, several other details were disclosed at the press conference. It was officially confirmed that half a million people registered for the pre-sale of Eurovision tickets, although this list is likely to shrink before the official ticket sale. ArenaPlus was also announced, a giant stage adjacent to the Eurovision hall where the final event will be screened, hosted by Sven Epiney and Mélanie Freymond, who will also present Switzerland’s 12 points on the final night.
Meet the Eurovision Hosts
Michelle Hunziker
The 47-year-old Hunziker is a model, actress, and television presenter. She is fluent in German and Italian. She began her television career on the Italian channel RAI UNO, and currently appears frequently on Swiss and Italian television. She grew up in Ostermundigen, near Bern, and is one of Switzerland’s most internationally recognized personalities. In 2018, she hosted the San Remo Festival, Italy’s Eurovision selection event.
Hazel Brugger
Brugger, 31, the youngest of the hosts, is a Swiss comedian. Born in the USA, she grew up near Zurich and currently resides in the Darmstadt district of Germany. Brugger has proven to captivate audiences with both her dry humor and her perceptive skills. She undoubtedly intends to apply them in Basel. Brugger is a winner of the German Comedy Award, Salzburg Bull, and has also won the Swiss Comedy Award, while the jury of the Kleinkunstpreis (a German stand-up competition) dubbed her the ‘Queen of Wit’. As a voice of the younger generation, Hazel offers amusing, witty, and innovative perspectives on the event.
Sandra Studer
Sandra Studer, 55 years old, represented Switzerland at Eurovision 1991 with the song “Canzone per te” (in English: “A Song for You”), where she finished in 5th place. Since then, she has shaped Swiss culture as a host, actress, and singer. Throughout her Eurovision journey, she has hosted national selections, delivered the Swiss jury points, and served as a commentator for the contest. Therefore, her role as a Eurovision host feels like a natural progression in her career
Eurovision 2025: This will be Switzerland’s 65th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Switzerland joined the competition in 1956, being one of the seven founding countries, and has won three times over the years. Its most recent victory was at the last Eurovision in 2025, with Nemo’s song “The Code.” This win follows Switzerland’s previous victory in 1988 with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi,” performed by international singer Céline Dion.
