The Eurovision Semi-Final draw is always a pivotal moment in the contest, determining which countries will compete against each other for a coveted spot in the Grand Final on May 17th. With a mix of powerhouse nations, fan-favorites, and returning countries, Eurovision 2025 promises to be a spectacular edition. Let’s take a look at how the Semi-Finals are shaping up!
Semi-Final 1 – Tuesday, May 13th (21:00 CEST)
The first Semi-Final will see a thrilling lineup of artists battling for qualification. Here’s how the draw has divided the countries:
First Half:
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Second Half:
🇦🇱 Albania
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇾 Cyprus
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇳🇴 Norway
🇸🇲 San Marino
Big 5 Voting in Semi-Final 1:
🇮🇹 Italy
🇪🇸 Spain
🇨🇭 Switzerland (this year’s host nation!)
This Semi-Final features Eurovision giants like Sweden and Ukraine, alongside strong contenders such as Norway, Poland, and the Netherlands. Could we see some surprises, or will fan-favorites dominate?
Semi-Final 2 – Thursday, May 15th (21:00 CEST)
The second Semi-Final also boasts a diverse mix of Eurovision veterans and returning countries. Here’s the draw:
First Half:
🇦🇲 Armenia
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇹 Austria
🇬🇷 Greece
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇲🇪 Montenegro
Second Half:
🇨🇿 Czechia
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇫🇮 Finland
🇬🇪 Georgia
🇮🇱 Israel
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇲🇹 Malta
🇷🇸 Serbia
Big 5 Voting in Semi-Final 2:
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
This Semi-Final sees Luxembourg continuing its Eurovision comeback, Australia aiming for another strong result, and Finland looking to impress again after last year’s success. With powerful ballads, upbeat dance tracks, and cultural diversity, this Semi-Final could be incredibly unpredictable.
With the Semi-Final allocations set, the next big moment will be the release of each country’s Eurovision 2025 songs and the eventual running order announcement.
