Eurovision 2025 is almost here, with SBS revealing all the key broadcast details.
Australia’s entrant Go-Jo will take the stage, joined by new hosts Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act, as SBS offers both early morning and prime-time coverage across SBS and SBS On Demand
From SBS:
Get ready to sh-sh-shake it good…it’s almost time for the Eurovision Song Contest on SBS and SBS On Demand
You’ll be saying ‘Sweet Sweet, (Yum Yum)’ to SBS’s exclusive LIVE and prime time ‘Access All Areas’ event coverage of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland from Wednesday 14 – Sunday 18 May on SBS and SBS On Demand. From the first pyrotechnic explosion to the penultimate key change, TV’s hottest new couple Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act take on their inaugural year in the commentary booth. The star duo will decode every unforgettable moment from St. Jakobshalle arena, bring you behind-the-scenes insights, and cheer on our Milkshake Man from Manjimup, Go-Jo, as he opens the show for Semi Final 2 (full broadcast details below).
About SBS’s exclusive coverage
Whether it’s kicking goals as one of the nation’s most beloved figures in entertainment and sport or catapulting Australian drag excellence to unprecedented global recognition, both Tony and Courtney are seasoned pros when it comes to performing at an elite level. Buckle up for razor-sharp banter, uncontrollable laughs, undeniable chemistry, and the showstopping performances that make the Eurovision Song Contest a glittering spectacle you don’t want to miss!
Make sure you join in the conversation during the prime time ‘Access All Areas’ event coverage using the hashtag #SBSEurovision, with tweets and party pictures promoted on screen, where you can catch all the performances, interviews, and more.
About Go-Jo
Go-Jo is the solo project of Marty Zambotto. The emerging popstar is fast becoming a superstar, charming everyone he meets on the Eurovision pre-party circuit from Amsterdam to London to Madrid. Go-Jo has been serving smiles and some serious dance moves all over Europe since leaving sunny Sydney at the end of March.
He’s enjoyed spending time with fellow participants, creating content, and meeting fans ahead of the song contest next month, fully immersing himself in the experience. His delicious eccentric song Milkshake Man hit over 3 million streams in the first 6 weeks of release, 1.4 million views on YouTube, and charted in 16 countries on Spotify Viral Charts.
How to vote in Eurovision?
*The jury and Australian public can vote for any country except Australia.
Australian viewers will need to tune into the LIVE broadcast of Semi Final 2 on Friday 16 May at 5:00am AEST and the Grand Final on Sunday 18 May at 5:00am AEST and follow the voting prompts that appear on screen. For more information on how to vote please visit the official Eurovision Song Contest website HERE.
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is held from Tuesday 13 May – Saturday 17 May (CEST) 2025 in Basel, Switzerland and will broadcast in Australia at the dates and times listed below:
LIVE early morning broadcast on SBS and SBS On Demand
Semi Final 1 – Wednesday 14 May at 5:00am AEST
Semi Final 2 – Friday 16 May at 5:00am AEST *FEATURES AUSTRALIA
Grand Final – Sunday 18 May at 5:00am AEST
Prime time ‘Access All Areas’ event coverage on SBS and SBS On Demand
Semi Final 1 – Friday 16 May at 7:30pm AEST
Semi Final 2 – Saturday 17 May at 7:30pm AEST *FEATURES AUSTRALIA
Grand Final – Sunday 18 May at 7:30pm AEST
About the Eurovision Song Contest
Once again, although already pre-qualified for the Grand Final, the Big 5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) will all perform in the Semi Finals. Semi Final 2 will feature performances from Remember Monday from the UK, Abor & Tynna from Germany, and Louane from France, with these countries also able to vote for artists in Semi Final 2.
The countries that qualify from the two Semi Finals, 10 from each, are decided solely on the votes cast by viewers of the competition. Countries not taking part in the competition will be able to vote online for their favourite songs. Their votes will be added together and converted to points that will have the same weight as one participating country in both the Semi Finals and the Grand Final.
Professional juries, made up of those working in the music industry, will continue to contribute to the result of the Grand Final combined with the public vote. Australia’s jury will be announced soon.
You can preview all 37 participating countries HERE.
SBS’s supporting Eurovision content
For more exclusive Eurovision content, head to SBS On Demand to stream free on our dedicated Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Hub. Get better acquainted with the stars of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest via their official music videos, with live streams, replays, mini mixes, exclusive behind-the-scenes extras, and performance clips to roll out when the song contest kicks off on Wednesday 14 May.
The party continues on SBS On Demand with the Music in the Movies Collection, Backstage Docs: Behind the Music Collection, The Big Eurovision Party 2025, and movies and TV shows from our host nation with the Swiss-tacular! Collection. SBS World Movies celebrates the best time of year with Saturday Night Fever, Purple Rain, La La Land, Fame, and more.
SBS Audio celebrates the Eurovision Song Contest, bringing audiences exclusive news and Eurovision artist interviews in English and in language. Download the free SBS Audio app available now at the iTunes App Store and Google Play. Plus, SBS will be launching a dedicated Eurovision music channel, SBS Euro Pop. SBS Euro Pop will play 24/7 Eurovision hits from previous winners, plus all the contestants from this year’s song contest. You can turn it up from Monday 5 May until Saturday 31 May on DAB+ radio, SBS Audio, and SBS On Demand.
In 2025, SBS celebrates 50 years of broadcasting bold, real, restless content to Australians. This year also marks 10 years of Australia competing in the event, officially beginning in 2015 with Guy Sebastian and his song Tonight Again, and most recently Electric Fields with their song One Milkali (One Blood).
Switzerland’s Nemo won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, with their song The Code.
The Eurovision Song Contest is held from Tuesday 13 May – Saturday 17 May 2025 in Basel, Switzerland with SBS’s exclusive broadcast LIVE and prime time ‘Access All Areas’ event coverage from Wednesday 14 May – Sunday 18 May on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Stay tuned to the SBS Eurovision website for updates: sbs.com.au/Eurovision
