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France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom-the five countries guaranteed a spot in the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final-will tonight (Tuesday), immediately after the first semi-final, learn in which half of the Grand Final they will perform.

The five major countries – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom – collectively known as the “Big Five,” automatically qualify for the Eurovision Grand Final due to their significant financial contributions to the European Broadcasting Union, the organization behind the contest. This evening, immediately following the first semi-final, these countries will draw to determine their estimated position in the running order for the Eurovision Grand Final, which will take place this Saturday, May 17. The host country, Switzerland, was already drawn in March to perform as song number 19 in the Grand Final.




Each country will draw one of three options: performing in the first half of the Grand Final, performing in the second half, or the “Producer’s Choice” option-where the show’s producer, Christer Björkman, will select the song’s placement based on artistic and television considerations. The performance order in the Grand Final can be strategically significant; research and statistical analyses indicate that performing later in the evening tends to leave a stronger impression on viewers, potentially offering a slight advantage in voting.

Significance of the Draw and Official Confirmation

The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE confirmed the draw’s occurrence in a post published today on the social network X. The results are expected to be announced tonight on the official Eurovision social media channels.




Eurovision 2025: Dates and Time

The Eurovision Song Contest for 2025 will take place in May, as per tradition. Here are the exact dates:

For those wondering “What time will Eurovision 2025 air?” each event will begin at 21:00 CET.

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.

source: Eurovoix.