Eurovision Song Contest 2025, where to watch it

The Eurovision car is back in motion and the countdown has come to life. After months of waiting, the 69th edition of the most popular (and long -lived) music festival in the world is ready to start. From 13 to 17 May 2025, the Swiss city of Basel will welcome artists from 37 countries who will compete for spectacular music and performances.

Born in 1956 in Lugano On the initiative of the European Union of RadioDiffusion (Uer), the Eurovision has crossed the decades by transforming itself into a global pop phenomenon, capable of attracting hundreds of millions of spectators every year throughout the planet. The only break in over sixty years of history was the (forced) one of 2020the year of the pandemic. Since then, the event has returned stronger than ever, with impressive listening: between 100 and 600 million spectators every year, from all over the world.

This year, after the victory of the Swiss artist Nemo in the 2024 edition, it is Switzerland who is doing the honors of the house. The stage chosen for the occasion is St. Jakobshalle of Basel, a modern 12 thousand seats Already known for having hosted sporting events and international concerts.

St. Jakobshalle will host The two semifinals on 13 and 15 Mayon air In the early evening on Rai 2, Raiplay and Rai Radio2And The final of May 17 on Rai1, Rayplay and Rai Radio2always in the early evening.

For the Italian edition, Rai confirms Gabriele Corsi to the commentary for the fifth consecutive year, flanked by the new entry Bigmama, singer already president of the Italian jury at the Eurovision 2024.

On Rai Radio 2 and on the digital terrestrial channel 202 The simulcast comment of the three evenings with Diletta Parlangeli and Matteo Osso.

The event is also transmitted streaming on the Eurovision.tv website And On the official Youtube channel of the Eurovisionallowing anyone, wherever they are, to get to the heart of the competition.

To represent Italy in the race will be Lucio Corsiwhich at the Sanremo Festival conquered second place with his I wanted to be a tougha song that also earned him the critics’ prize Martini and the gold disc. Corsi will sing out of competition in the first semifinal of 13 May, and then officially compete in the final of May 17, live by St. Jakobshalle of Basel.

Gabry Ponte will also be among the tricolor bondsDJ and producer from Turin, an icon of Italian dance. Presents his song All of Italywinner of the San Marino Song Contest. Then there are SHKodra Elektronikekolecompeting for Albania, but with a very strong bond with our country. The duo is composed of Kole Laca, a former keyboardist of the Teatro degli Orrori, and Beatriçe Gjergji, both born in Scutari but for decades residing in Italy. Malta also brings with it a piece of Italy, thanks to Mariana Conte, competing for the island but daughter of a Neapolitan dad. To complete the picture, Michelle Hunziker: she will lead the final of 17 May.