How to Watch the 2026 Eurovision Final for Free in the US: Time, Livestream
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final takes place on May 16 at 3 p.m. ET, broadcast live from Vienna, Austria, following Austria's win in 2025. The event features 25 countries competing, with performances judged by both professional juries and public televotes. In the U.S., the final is available to stream on Peacock, requiring a paid subscription.
- ▪The Eurovision 2026 final is held on May 16, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET in Vienna, Austria.
- ▪Twenty-five countries are participating in the final, including host nation Austria.
- ▪The contest is streamed in the U.S. exclusively on Peacock, with subscription plans starting at $10.99/month.
- ▪Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in protest of Israel’s inclusion.
- ▪Winners are determined by a combination of jury votes and public televotes from 36 participating countries.
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