The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest airs tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT, broadcasting live from the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. The United Kingdom is hosting the event on behalf of Ukraine, the winners of the 2022 contest. Last year the UK finished in second place, and this year the country welcomes delegations and viewers from across Europe and beyond for the Grand Final.
In the United Kingdom, a team of presenters will guide viewers through the finale, including Alesha Dixon, Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina. They will be joined by guest hosts Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Scott Mills, Claire Sweeney, Sam Quek and Timur Miroshnychenko. The show will be broadcast on BBC One and streamed live on BBC iPlayer for viewers in the UK.
In the United States, Peacock holds the streaming rights for Eurovision 2023 and will carry the broadcast, with former figure skater Johnny Weir serving as host for U.S. audiences. Viewers in other territories should check local listings: the Eurovision YouTube channel and national broadcasters may offer live streams subject to regional availability.
For the first time, U.S. viewers can vote in Eurovision — but there is a cost
For the first time in Eurovision history, viewers outside the participating countries, including those in the United States, can contribute to the public vote. These international votes are aggregated under a “Rest of the World” category and are combined with national televotes and jury scores to help determine the winner. To cast votes, viewers must use the official voting channels and follow the steps outlined by the European Broadcasting Union. Voting requires a valid payment method and allows each participant to cast up to 20 votes in total. For complete voting rules, eligibility and the live voting window, consult the official Eurovision resources or your broadcaster’s guidance.
What is the Eurovision Song Contest?
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international songwriting and performance competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Each participating broadcaster selects one entry—typically through a national selection process—to represent its country on the Eurovision stage. This year, 37 countries are competing, bringing a wide variety of musical styles and performances. Songs entered must be original compositions, not exceed three minutes in length, and the live performance may feature no more than six people on stage.
The competition’s outcome is decided by a combination of jury votes and public voting. Each country appoints a five-member professional jury to award points, while viewers cast their live votes by telephone, SMS, or the official Eurovision app where available. The Grand Final features the automatic qualifiers and the top finishers from two semi-finals that took place earlier in the week. For viewers who want to follow every stage, broadcasters such as Peacock are offering live streams of all three events: both semi-finals and the Grand Final.
Eurovision 2023 Grand Final Running Order
- Austria | Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
- Portugal | Mimicat – Ai Coração
- Switzerland | Remo Forrer – Watergun
- Poland | Blanka – Solo
- Serbia | Luke Black – Samo Mi Se Spava
- France | La Zarra – Évidemment
- Cyprus | Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart
- Spain | Blanca Paloma – Eaea
- Sweden | Loreen – Tattoo
- Albania | Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
- Italy | Marco Mengoni – Due Vite
- Estonia | Alika – Bridges
- Finland | Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha
- Czechia | Vesna – My Sister’s Crown
- Australia | Voyager – Promise
- Belgium | Gustaph – Because Of You
- Armenia | Brunette – Future Lover
- Moldova | Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna
- Ukraine | TVORCHI – Heart of Steel
- Norway | Alessandra – Queen of Kings
- Germany | Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter
- Lithuania | Monika Linkytė – Stay
- Israel | Noa Kirel – Unicorn
- Slovenia | Joker Out – Carpe Diem
- Croatia | Let 3 – Mama Š?!
- United Kingdom | Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song
The Grand Final promises a diverse lineup of performances, from intimate ballads and contemporary pop to dramatic stage productions and high-energy acts. With both professional juries and a large international public vote contributing to the final scoreboard, the result is often a close and exciting culmination to the Eurovision week. Tune in to your local broadcaster or official streaming partner to watch the show live and, if eligible, take part in the voting to help shape the outcome.