Eurovision 2024: How to watch in US, date, time, channel. Everything you may like to know

Sweden is hosting Eurovision for the seventh time this year after singer Loreen won the contest last year for her song 'Tattoo'. Swedish comedian and 2016 presenter Petra Mede has also returned alongside Hollywood actress Malin Akerman. An estimated 160 million viewers watch the contest on television sets and 37 acts representing countries will take place this year. The competition kicked off on May 7 and it will be followed by events on May 9 and May 11, reports the 'New York Times'.

Where to watch Eurovision 2024 in US?

Eurovision 2024 has been organized by the European Broadcasters Union. The EBU has the monopoly of broadcasting the show in Europe. But Eurovision 2024 can be watched in the US on Peacock, which will be streaming live its semifinals and final. Besides, it can also be watched through VPN.

Date, Time

The second semifinal of Eurovision 2024 will take place May 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET. The final will be held on May 11 at 3 p.m. ET.

How does Eurovision work?

A total of 37 acts take place in the Eurovision and the top 10 acts from each of the two semifinals are selected for the grand finale. These acts will join the countries that have automatically made it to the final. These are the host country Sweden, and the so-called Big Five- Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

How is the winner chosen?

The winners of the semifinals are decided by public voting. But the winner of the final is chosen by a combination of public votes and those of national juries.

Countries selected for the grand final on Saturday are

Luxembourg – “Fighter” by Tali
Slovenia – “Veronika” by Raiven
Ukraine – “Teresa & Maria” by Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil
Serbia – “Raymondo” by Teya Dora
Portugal – “Grito” by Lolanda
Croatia – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” by Baby Lasagna
Cyprus – “Liar” by Silia Kapsis
Lithuania – “Luktelk” by Silvester Belt
Finland – “No Rules!” by Windows95man
Ireland – “Doomsday Blue” by Bambie Thug

FAQs

When will the semifinals and final of Eurovision 2024 take place?
The second semifinal of Eurovision 2024 will take place May 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET. The final will be held on May 11 at 3 p.m. ET.

How can one watch Eurovision 2024 in the US?
The European Broadcasting Union has the monopoly of broadcasting the show in Europe. But Eurovision 2024 can be watched in the US on Peacock, which will be streaming live its semifinals and final. Besides, it can also be watched through VPN.