Watch tonight at 20:15 CET as the first heat of the German Eurovision national selection, “Chefsache ESC,” takes place. 7 contestants will secure their spots in the semi-final. Click below to watch.
The German Eurovision preselection, “Chefsache ESC,” kicks off tonight with its first heat at 20:15 (CET). This stage will feature 12 competitors, representing half of the total contestants, vying for a spot in the semi-final scheduled for February 22. 7 contestants from tonight’s heat will qualify for the semi-final. The results will be determined solely by a 100% jury vote. The event will be hosted by the renowned German presenter Barbara Schöneberger and will take place at the 8 EMG Studios in Cologne. The national selection’s producer Stefan Raab and Germany’s Eurovision 2004 representative and 2024 national final runner-up Max Mutzke will be the judges that will decide tonight’s qualifiers.
To watch the first heat of “Chefsache ESC,” click here
Chefsache ESC 2025 Second Heat Participants:
- Abor & Tynna
- Benjamin Braatz
- Cage
- Chase
- Cosby
- Enny-Mae & Paradigm
- Equa Tu
- Fannie
- Feuerschwanz
- Janine
- Jonathan Henrich
- Julika
Among the national selection participants is the band From Fall To Spring, which participated in the national selection in 2023 and will compete in tomorrow’s second heat. Apart from them, all the names in the selection are new to the competition!
Competition Structure and Voting Process
The national selection will feature 24 participants competing in two heats. 12 contestants will advance to the semi-final, from which nine finalists will emerge. Stefan Raab, along with other experts, will serve as a judge during the first three broadcasts. However, the ultimate decision on who will represent Germany at Eurovision in Basel will rest entirely in the hands of the public. Unlike previous years, Raab decided to exclude an international jury, opting instead for full reliance on domestic audience voting.
Important Dates for “Chefsache ESC 2025”
Details about the selection process schedule have also been revealed. The quarterfinals will air on RTL, while the grand final will take place on Saturday, March 1, at 20:15 CET on Das Erste. Barbara Schöneberger will host all four shows, as she did last year.
- Quarter Final 1: Friday, February 14, 2025.
- Quarter Final 2: Saturday, February 15, 2025.
- Semi Final: Saturday, February 22, 2025.
- Grand Final: Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 20:15 CET.
In a previous report, we highlighted Stefan Raab’s dramatic return to Eurovision. As one of Germany’s most influential figures in television and music, Raab declared, “If Germany doesn’t win Eurovision 2025, I’m responsible.” After more than a decade away from the competition, Raab pledged to take full accountability for either Germany’s success or failure in Basel.
Germany’s bold approach, record participation, and musical diversity highlight its serious intent to secure a win at Eurovision 2025. With meticulous preparation, Raab’s involvement, and public engagement at the forefront, “Chefsache ESC” promises an exciting and competitive selection process. Germany appears determined not just to compete but to triumph in Basel.
Germany in Eurovision 2024
“Always on the Run” is the title of the song performed by singer Isaak, who represented Germany in the grand final of Eurovision 2024. The song was selected through a national selection process. Germany finished 12th in the final with 117 points, achieving 10th place among the juries and only 19th place in the public vote.
Source: EurovisionWorld
Eurovision 2025: This will be Germany’s 68th participation in Eurovision. Germany joined the competition in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won twice over the years. Germany’s last victory was in Eurovision 2010 with the song “Satellite” performed by singer Lena Meyer-Landrut.
