Eurovision Song Contest 2025: The Semi-Final Draw |

[@EurovisionSongContest]

THE RESULTS!! IN WHICH SHOW IS YOUR FAVOURITE PERFORMING? First Semi-Final Tuesday 13 May, 21:00 CEST First Half of Show 🇪🇪 Estonia - ERR 🇮🇸 Iceland - RÚV 🇵🇱 Poland - TVP 🇵🇹 Portugal - RTP 🇸🇮 Slovenia - RTVSLO 🇸🇪 Sweden - SVT 🇺🇦 Ukraine - Suspilne Second Half of Show 🇦🇱 Albania - RTSH 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan - İctimai 🇧🇪 Belgium - VRT 🇭🇷 Croatia - HRT 🇨🇾 Cyprus - CyBC 🇳🇱 Netherlands - AVROTROS 🇳🇴 Norway - NRK 🇸🇲 San Marino - SMRTV 'Big 5' countries voting during First Semi-Final: 🇮🇹 Italy - RAI 🇪🇸 Spain - RTVE 🇨🇭 Switzerland - SRG SSR (Host Broadcaster) Second Semi-Final Thursday 15 May, 21:00 CEST First Half of Show 🇦🇲 Armenia - AMPTV 🇦🇺 Australia - SBS 🇦🇹 Austria - ORF 🇬🇷 Greece - ERT 🇮🇪 Ireland - RTÉ 🇱🇻 Latvia - LTV 🇱🇹 Lithuania - LRT 🇲🇪 Montenegro - RTCG Second Half of Show 🇨🇿 Czechia - ČT 🇩🇰 Denmark - DR 🇫🇮 Finland - YLE 🇬🇪 Georgia - GPB 🇮🇱 Israel - Kan 🇱🇺 Luxembourg - RTL 🇲🇹 Malta - PBS 🇷🇸 Serbia - RTS 'Big 5' countries voting during Second Semi-Final: 🇫🇷 France - FT 🇩🇪 Germany - ARD/NDR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom - BBC The Grand Final takes place on Saturday 17 May, 21:00 CEST

[@esccyprus]

My favourite Albania is performing in the 2nd half of the 1st Semi Final

[@bee.tea.85]

Well done FHGR! 🎉

[@all-thingstv]

My favourite that has a song is Albania until now. Very catchy song. ❤ from the Netherlands to Albania

[@ZebraMan74]

Cmon Ireland 🇮🇪

[@NoopyP]

The hosts were so cute

[@LenardBaki]

Jenny ist the hottest host we have in Switzerland

[@tomislav982]

Agreed, they looked so natural and relaxed :D

[@LenardBaki]

@ and Jenny looked so hot haha

[@AnneMa_]

The hosts did a great job 🤗

[@LenardBaki]

Jenny ist the hottest host we have in Switzerland

[@hallaskjerah]

@@LenardBakimanners

[@dennisr0drigues]

The students did very well!! Very professional producing!

[@shadylady1503]

I was really impressed as well. Such a nice idea to get them involved

[@MyBroSux24]

Now the embarresment is even higher when a future county botches this ceremony

[@imrustyokay]

I love how the Swiss just kinda abandoned the "United By Music" slogan to give their own slogan.

[@RooiGevaar19]

Yes. Bring own slogans back, let them be creative.

[@liamholton8937]

United by Music is too cringy and cheesy anyway.

[@debonidaniel]

The United by Music is the official slogan of the contest.Each host can use your own,but can't forget this theme.

[@matildawallman50]

Please Switzerland have these two host the press Conferences, theyre amazing. Also great job with everything so far, this was great

[@AS-bn9ky]

Fantastic hosts and the idea of using University Bravi

[@LenardBaki]

Jenny ist the hottest host we have in Switzerland

[@karlssonjlam]

Great job Switzerland.. These hosts are amazing.

[@VictorHahn]

Looks like this is the only show Martin Österdahl can still appear in without getting booed

[@debonidaniel]

Last year the things were very tense,every one can be booed.

[@stefanie5205]

So nice that the students got a special mention! They did a great job

[@stefanie5205]

the choice of fonts is... well not my cup of tea though :D

[@ThaGamingMisfit]

That was very smooth ! Very happy that Belgium and The Netherlands are again together in the same semi-final in the 2nd half. We love some friendly rivalries here !

[@carlamulder9944]

Yes that is good

[@hallaskjerah]

There are sooo many countries missing this year.. 🇲🇩 🇷🇴 🇲🇰 🇧🇦 🇧🇬 🇸🇰 🇧🇾 🇷🇺 🇭🇺 🇹🇷

[@Bornzo.o]

@@hallaskjerah yeah because of Israël competing

[@hallaskjerah]

@ nag that’s not why

[@Bornzo.o]

@@hallaskjerah Turkish is hahaha not seeing the statement?

[@hallaskjerah]

@ Where can I see this?

[@JeanPardaillan]

Congrats to the hosts who didn't throw the cartons on the floor. The recycle bin joke was a good one.

[@markomarkovic02]

28:25 As a Serb, I am very happy because she mentioned Molitva❤️

[@Fancy_Pants123]

I hope when Switzerland wins again I hope Jennifer will be one of the hosts. Shes so chill and a great host

[@Lightmations2025]

Gooooo basel! 🇨🇭

[@areczeq.01]

I love this vintage Eurovision design 😍

[@Joanna_Maciejewska1616]

Nice, I can vote for Zjerm in the semi :-)

[@giovanniscg8540]

Sameee❤

[@anduelalaho7417]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@esc19]

Can’t wait for them too

[@Ravenfire379]

😍🔥

[@_ghanneliuss_]

ME TOO YESSSSS

[@Shine-wh6hr]

Shkodra Elektronike 🇦🇱❤️

[@Jojo-uu7ot]

Omg yesss now I can vote for Albania 🇦🇱

[@dimidrugg9592]

Some observations: *1.* Greece in separate semifinals with Albania & Cyprus, which is bad. At least we have Armenia. Although we had all of them in 2023 and still NQed... the song matters first. *2.* Slovenia & Croatia drawn together again, Serbia with Montenegro same. If the ex Yugoslavs were not all in semifinal 1 last year, I doubt that Serbia & Slovenia would have qualified... *3.* Now that Moldova is gone, Ukraine is the only Eastern bloc nation left in Eurovision... at least they have their buddies Poland in the semifinal. *4.* Sweden & Ukraine in SF1, which leaves 8 spots open. *5.* Israel will probably win SF2 and the GF as well, so SF1 is open. *6.* Italy will vote in Estonia's semifinal -> let's see how Italian voters will react to 'Espresso Macchiato'... *7.* Armenia & Azerbaijan avoided each other again! *8.* Germany will vote in Finland's semifinal -> one more reason to select 'Ich komme'.

[@esc_briefing]

Congratulations to all the students for this nice production! 😍

[@esc19]

Albania shine shine shine

[@egel7736]

This set is gorgeous!!! Loving the retro throwback.

[@smolindesign]

Yes, I did see the transitions and development of the musical theme. It's great! Composers, producers, cameramen, designers THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK! ❤

[@alexanderibsen6299]

Great hosts!! ❤

[@LenardBaki]

Jenny ist the hottest host we have in Switzerland

[@JurassicParkFan4ever]

SF1 sure qualifiers: Netherlands, Albania, Ukraine, Estonia SF2 sure qualifiers: Israel, Finland, Malta, Ireland

[@yuijo2772]

you forgot Sweden

[@JurassicParkFan4ever]

@@yuijo2772 with Klara i say yes, but with Mans i don't know, he might disappoint like Rybak did

[@memeloxs1272]

@JurassicParkFan4ever i think Måns will qualify no matter what because he won already once. Rybak got first place in semi final when he tried second time.

[@ZironixNO]

Rybak didn't disappoint in the semi. He was killed by an aweful draw in the final.

[@tilltil09]

​@JurassicParkFan4ever who is Klara representing

[@markomarkovic02]

As a Serb, I am happy that my country is in the same semi-final with Armenia, Georgia, Greece and Montenegro ❤️

[@mariaroditi2522]

Good luck to Serbia! Love from Greece 🇬🇷 ❤

[@armankarapetyan8816]

@@markomarkovic02 You can also add Georgia.

[@markomarkovic02]

Yes and Georgia

[@Tobias_S_A]

Maybe also Denmark? Im proud to be with serbia🤩

[@armankarapetyan8816]

@@markomarkovic02 This is the first time that Armenia is in the same semi final with Serbia since 2015 and with Montenegro since 2017 😲😲😲

[@siglevo]

Why are you stating Q/NQ based on this draw? Let's hear all the songs first.

[@lindakristinekjlibraten777]

I think it's based on statistics.

[@michelilla511]

And from the songs in national selections

[@siglevo]

Hmm, at least in Lithuania, not all songs have been even released. As for other countries, I always take time to listen to all the songs selected, then decide on my favourite of the season. Let's hope there will be many good songs to vote for!

[@chriscaelan]

That’s so cute, students helping is beautiful! 🥰🫶🏻

[@high-hopes35]

Wonderful Hosts, you did a great job. 🎉❤

[@yuijo2772]

Albania was allocated in the tough semi, but at least we won't be in the toxic semi.

[@anduelalaho7417]

song is one of favorite (for now) and singing 2nd half it's advantage i think Albania is sure qualifier

[@michelilla511]

Albania has Italy to count on

[@yuijo2772]

@ Yeah I know Albania is definitely qualifying, but what I meant is that semi one is the harder one compared to semi 2

[@deddyson]

Great idea by introducing the best landmarks of Basel to offer for the visitors. Beautiful city

[@Pelangi21]

Can't wait for this year Eurovision

[@erinnadia0409]

I love these hosts! They're lovely ❤❤

[@ramyanisarkar4974]

Why does this girl host looks like Stefania's long lost sister

[@zinkin_sad]

lol true 😅

[@riccardo_musicandeurovision]

I am very satisfied with the draw results. I hope 🇸🇪🇺🇦🇱🇺 will qualify. Good luck, Basel ❤❤❤

[@Sullyvanmoquelle]

Good Luck Azerbaijan ❤️Netherlands ❤️ Portugale

[@Skypost4ever]

Whats the chances we see Celine Dion at the ESC Grand finale?

[@baiox4425]

pretty low, but I would still be very happy if she recorded a short video of greetings to show in the arena

[@lindakristinekjlibraten777]

I think moslty like zero. Not because she is ill, but she wasn't comfortable in Eurovision.

[@viktorialiholap407]

I didn't know Margot Robbie lives in Switzerland 😄

[@markomarkovic02]

28:25 Serbia in the second half of the second semi-final 🇷🇸

[@newrafal1846]

Its the first time in 10 years you are allocated to the 2nd half of a semi final hah

[@HSPLP]

Great Hosts! Cant wait for May 2025 ♥

[@markomarkovic02]

28:25 Molitva is her personal favorite ❤

[@markomarkovic02]

Serbia and Greece in the same semi-final 🇷🇸❤️🇬🇷

[@elijahhawaii]

They were really trying to troll a country that recycles 98% of its waste??

[@ar50000]

How about a recycling bin as the mascot? The Basel Bin?😂

[@lotus8847]

It was just a joke 😭

[@Zakarias89]

Self appreciative joke

[@QululuQuluyev]

May it come soon !!!!! ❤❤❤

[@padcha8210]

A good sense of humour... :)

[@Shqipnews24]

Guyss do you think Albanian will have luck this Eurovision contest

[@jxoe_xo7785]

I think it is gonna qualify due to it being pretty popular with the fans so far

[@olegskurdjukovs6221]

​@jxoe_xo7785 fans it's only 0.05% from 160 millions

[@elijahrankin5012]

The fact that Georgia has performed in the second half of the second semi-final for the past three years. And both time in the same running position

[@jaityhej5610]

That is also true for Armenia which will perform 3rd time in a row in the 1st half of the second semifinal and also Azerbaijan which will perform in the 2nd half of the first semifinal 3rd time in a row 😅😅

[@Karl-f6z]

Lol, but Armenia can elevate it I am sure ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kapijo]

SF1 : 75-100% : Sweden, Ukraine, Netherlands, Estonia, Albania, Belgium, Cyprus 50-75% : Poland, Portugal, Norway 25-50% : Azerbaijan, San Marino, Croatia, Slovenia, Iceland SF2 : 75-100% : Israel, Armenia, Finland, Greece, Luxembourg,Latvia, Ireland 50-75% : Australia,Austria,Denmark,Czechia 25-50% : Lithuania,Montenegro,Malta,Georgia,Serbia

[@MrTomyxl]

👎👎

[@MrTomyxl]

You also hated Baby Lasagna last year! What a good prediction😂

[@kapijo]

@@MrTomyxl No Croatian song can qualify

[@MrTomyxl]

Interesting to know where are you from,to know why you are hater of some eurovision country?

[@MrTomyxl]

@ Ok Jorge🥴

[@ramilabdullazade9978]

Land of Fire🇦🇿💙 Please use your native language this time. Love Azerbaijani culture and language 💙❤️💚

[@KaapoKiikko]

Where are the keys?

[@debonidaniel]

They not use any more.The cities now exchange gifts.

[@lilok_756]

I hope Montenegro will make it to the final

[@Yeva_596]

Hello from Armenia 🇦🇲

[@armankarapetyan8816]

This is the third time in a row that we are in the first half of the second semi final, same for Georgia (second half of the second semi final) and for Azerbaijan (second half of the first semi final). 😂😂😂

[@armankarapetyan8816]

To be honest I love it. ❤❤❤

[@lyalyalya2]

Why weren't the keys handed to the new city?

[@sfinn85]

They did things differently as this year it was a coat

[@erickalonsochaconmata9683]

Serbia & Montenegro in the same semifinal, Poland & Ukraine also in the same semifinal and Sweden with Norway. 12 points to their respective neighbours. Which means that this "draw" didn't work at all.

[@mistamichal]

Well, let's be honest. Every time they make a change to be more "fair" it rarely works... 😛

[@QululuQuluyev]

Azerbaijannnnn!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@thomasfallon3639]

It's coming home It's coming home It's coming Eurovision's coming home. 😂😂😂

[@markomarkovic02]

28:25 Serbia after 10 years in the second half

[@MrHzi]

7:53 So they slipped in the Goethanum which is actually a few kilometres outside of Basel ... 😉

[@markusstudeli2997]

It's not even in the canton of Basel, it belongs to Solothurn!

[@Craig_1901]

Great job 🇨🇭

[@aitorw.guerra551]

I'm Happy that Spain Is performing in the 1st Semi-finals

[@markomarkovic02]

28:25 Serbia was last in the second half of 2015

[@esc_stan_uk]

13:08 THE SHADE AT SWEDEN 😭😭

[@pedrojalif]

Don't be such a Drama Queen. We all know Sweden is one of the highest recycling rate in the world.

[@esc_stan_uk]

@ i know that, sorry for having humour

[@wbaumnuss3006]

The shade towards Malmö😂

[@QululuQuluyev]

Goodluck Azerbaijannn!!!!!!

[@alanagallacher9144]

Break a bone Måns Zelmerlow

[@bradenmacdonald2]

The glove ❤ Love that it was jumping out the host’s jacket by the end. It has a personality in itself.

[@janvanditzhuyzen4885]

@@bradenmacdonald2 the glove wanted some screentime too

[@bradenmacdonald2]

@ It was much appreciated - great job, can’t wait for Eurovision in Basel 🙌

[@escrock]

Great job everyone! See you in Basel!

[@GloriaNinou]

J’ai vraiment très Hâte 🤗😍🥰🇫🇷

[@markomarkovic02]

If Serbia sends Mimi Mercedez, it would be good to close the semi- final 2 🔥

[@markomarkovic02]

Serbia after 10 years in the second half

[@Dim4323]

Oh yeah dont you remember, The late sir bruce forsyth daughter Julia Forsyth wrote a song called Go and performed by Scott Fitzgerald. And in the resutls We are top of the leaderboard until the last vote went to Yugoslavia, and they didnt give us the one point to win and cost uk victory. And noting on celina dion She will be a great singer. But it was Yugoslavia that cost us 36 years of hurt.

[@deddyson]

Jennifer is soooo beautiful 😍

[@eugeniagolovina4191]

And what about serial number in every semi-final? Is it already defined, as we saw on the screen or we will have one more procedure to define it?

[@milansavic5150]

The producers will decide it at a later date

[@ianadam3393]

that will be decided after all the songs are released

[@Monique-S]

Claude ❤

[@Bornzo.o]

@@Monique-S laat hem winnen voor Joost!

[@Monique-S]

​@@Bornzo.ojaa 🍀🤞🏼

[@Maxheight-2.02]

@@Bornzo.o jaaa

[@markomarkovic02]

Serbia is finally in the second half!

[@markomarkovic02]

Serbia was last in the second half of 2015

[@jonathantrauner3742]

MY ISRAEL AND LUXEMBOURG SINGING ON MY BIRTHDAY MAY 15TH MY 31ST BIRTHDAY. I AM HAPPY

[@Keletnemetfiu]

Nice! I can vote for Luxembourg, Finland and Israel 👍. I'm a bit nervous about Albania qualifying tho. Hopefully they will go through because Zjerm is awesome

[@C555_1]

Hopefully Albania will qualify. The Albanian diaspora in Italy and Switzerland will make sure.

[@jacobdean6989]

No matter what zjerm will qualify lol

[@CojeTheDasher]

Where is Moldova?

[@Joanna_Maciejewska1616]

Unfortunately, they withdrew a couple days ago

[@VemonousChomik14]

they withdrew unfortenly but it isnt permanent

[@LenardBaki]

Guys Jenny ist the hottest host we have in Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@markomarkovic02]

Serbia, Armenia, Georgia, Greece and Montenegro in the same semi-final 🇷🇸🇦🇲🇬🇪🇬🇷🇲🇪

[@armankarapetyan8816]

@@markomarkovic02 + Georgia

[@markomarkovic02]

Yes

[@Karl-f6z]

​@@armankarapetyan8816it was mentioned. 😂

[@Karl-f6z]

​@@markomarkovic02Omg please those countries should be able to participate in the grand final ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@tilltil09]

Loving Irelands entries this year hope bobbi Arlo with powerplay represtns them i love it or emmy

[@markomarkovic02]

Serbia and Montenegro in the same semi final 🇷🇸❤️🇲🇪

[@lloydbingham3516]

Why have they used Times New Roman in Italics for the branding 😭

[@Snejk_Y00]

its a custom font

[@Въндев-у7с]

Okay, I think I like the 1st SF.

[@Arman-y7j1r]

Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player in the world tho 😅

[@MrHzi]

The most successful, but the GOAT? Certainly not for the Swiss ... 😉

[@QululuQuluyev]

Queen Loreen ❤

[@saraarnoldi7558]

I dont understand if Big5 will be performing in semi-finals?

[@sfinn85]

According to the site Eurovoix they will be

[@BenjaminBLACKBURN-o1o]

Netherlands could win Eurovision song contest this year

[@antonb6831]

She looks like Margot Robbie

[@EmmaKuck]

I dont get it you choosed the semi finals now. But where is germany, Switzerland, spain, italy and france now?

[@tanjanikola9489]

The host country and the big five automatically qualify, so they don't take part in semi-finals.

[@wbaumnuss3006]

Because these countries can still vote in the Semi and are performing out of competition.

[@EmmaKuck]

@@tanjanikola9489 thank you

[@tlt_mtp147]

Big Five Nations: Nations who invest more money for the tournament are directly qualified for the ESC 2025+ inklusive host nation. That the rules

[@alanagallacher9144]

And UK

[@nissehult711]

Great hosts, dreadful fonts.

[@toaster_yuki]

why is martin still there

[@ДмитрийПостников-ъ8к]

Грустно, что нет Молдовы 😞

[@TheOshta]

I already miss the key tradition...

[@CubingwithHoang2012]

Pyongyang 2026 🇰🇵❤❤❤

[@helix.eh.927]

What

[@user-dr9jr3uf8f]

😀

[@leclercremi5255]

🎉The UEFA Euro 2027 Qualifiers draw

[@ZakhadWOW]

erm Im thinking that Djokovic can challenge Federer for that GOAT title. But even then, I remember that Borg didnt have access to the tech of today, from balls to rackets to shows, and the courts were also not up to today's standard either. It's foolish, even stupid, to try and directly compare people so separated by time.