The first semifinal of Eurovision 2026 will take place on May 12: where to watch
Today, May 12, marks the start of the first semifinal of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Viewers can look forward to a live broadcast of performances by representatives from 15 countries.
The pre-show begins at 9:30 p.m., and the main broadcast of the semifinal starts at 10:00 p.m.
Where to watch and listen
Viewers will be able to follow the event on several platforms:
- The “Eurovision Ukraine” YouTube channel
- "Suspilne Culture" TV channel and website
- "Suspilne Eurovision" website
- "Radio Promin" broadcast
Fifteen participating countries will perform in the first semifinal. Based on the results, some of the performers will advance to the contest’s grand final.
The organizers will publish the full list of participants on the contest’s official resources.
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