How and where to watch Eurovision 2021 if you are based in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada or elsewhere in the world.
The Eurovision Song Contest has returned for its 2021 edition following last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic.
This year’s event takes place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, but you can watch it from the comfort of your own home.
But how can you watch this year’s contest? Here’s how to watch live if you live in the UK or stream online if you are based elsewhere in the world.
When is Eurovision 2021?
- Eurovision 2021 starts on Tuesday, May 18th and finishes on Saturday, May 22nd.
For UK viewers, the first semi-final of the contest will be aired on BBC Four between 8 pm and 9 pm BST.
The second semi-final airs on Thursday, May 20th at 8 pm BST on BBC Four again.
BBC One will air the grand final on Saturday, May 22nd at 8 pm BST. You can also watch the contest on BBC iPlayer if you have a TV license.
Eurovision: How to watch in the USA
Unfortunately, the 2021 contest will not be broadcasted to US channels this year which means that you need to use a VPN service in order to watch it from another country.
Australian channel SBS will air the two semi-finals and grand final this week and with the help of a good VPN, you can watch wherever you live in the world.
SBS and the SBS On Demand streaming service gives the opportunity to stream the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest from your laptop, mobile device or tablet for free.
For those based in Canada, OMNI Television will be airing the two semi-finals. It is yet to be confirmed whether the channel will broadcast the live grand final on May 22nd, 2021.
Eurovision 2021: What time to watch in the USA, Canada and Australia
USA
- Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, May 18th, 3 pm ET
- Semi-Final 2: Thursday, May 20th, 3 pm ET
- Grand-Final: Saturday, May 22nd, 3 pm ET
Canada
- Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, May 18th, 3 pm EDT
- Semi-Final 2: Thursday, May 20th, 3 pm EDT
- Grand-Final: Saturday, May 22nd, 3 pm EDT
Australia
- Semi-Final 1: Wednesday, May 19th, 5 am AEST
- Semi-Final 2: Friday, May 21st, 5 am AEST
- Grand Final: Sunday, May 23rd, 5 am AEST