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How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest From the U.S. and Around the World

Rédaction May 14th

Can you believe it has been one year since Eurovision? The feel-good singing competition is back for its 65th year, with the highly-anticipated final taking place on Saturday, May 15, in Turin, Italy.

In total, 20 countries from across Europe will be competing for the Eurovision crown and fans can expect to see a whole load of performances ranging from stunning to wacky, sure-to-be viral dance routines, and lots of high camp and glamour.

While the United States is not a participant in Eurovision, that doesn’t mean that U.S. audiences have to skip viewing the competition. Newsweek has everything you need to know about how to watch Eurovision, so you don’t miss a thing.

WRS for Romania performs on stage during the second semi-final of the 66th Eurovision Song Contest at Pala Alpitour on May 12, 2022, in Turin, Italy.
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How to Watch the Euro Vision Song Contest From the U.S.

Have no fear Eurovision fans, the entire song contest final is available to stream live and on-demand via Peacock’s premium plan.

If you missed any of the Semi-FInal rounds, the episodes are also available to stream on the platform ahead of Saturday’s final.

The Eurovision finale will air live on Saturday, May 14, at 2.55 p.m. ET on Peacock. You can sign up to Peacock Premium now from $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year to watch Eurovision.

This year, Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir will provide commentary for U.S. viewers.

Who Is Taking Part in Eurovision 2022?

In total, 20 countries will be competing in the Eurovision final on Saturday.

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The competition is being held in Italy, following the nation’s victory at Eurovision 2021 with Måneskin's song "Shut up and good."

The “Big Five”—Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, and Spain—were automatically granted a spot in the 2022 final as they contribute the largest amounts financially to the European Broadcasting Union.

Ukraine’s entry, Kalush Orchestra, thankfully is able to perform amidst the ongoing war against Russia in their homeland. Already their song “Stefania,” which mixes hip-hop with Ukrainian folk music, has more than 5 million views on YouTube and is sure to be a big contender for the win.

Australia has also secured a spot in the final, which may surprise some viewers as it is not a European country.

Members of the band “Kalush Orchestra” perform on behalf of Ukraine during the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song contest 2022 on May 10, 2022, at the Palalpitour venue in Turin, Italy.
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Australia officially joined Eurovision in 2015 after what was originally supposed to be a one-off performance in 2013. However, the country has been a big player in the competition ever since.

Their best result so far was in 2016, when Australian singer-songwriter Dami Im finished in second place. Of its past seven performances, Australia has finished in the top 10 three times. This year, Australia is being represented by Sheldon Riley, with his track “Not the Same.”

Newsweek has the full list of countries and their artists competing in Eurovision 2022 below:

Czech Republic: We Are Domi – “Lights Off”
Romania: WRS – “Call me”
Portugal: MARO – “Saudade, Saudade”
Finland: The Rasmus – “Jezebel”
Switzerland: Marius Bear – “Boys Do Cry”
France: Alvan & Ahez – “Fulenn”
Norway: Subwoolfer – “Give That Wolf A Banana”
Armenia: Rosa Linn – “Snap”
Italy: Mahmood & Blanco – “Brividi”
Spain: Chanel – “SloMo”
Netherlands: S10 – “The Depth”
Ukraine: Kalush Orchestra - “Stefania”
Germany: Malik Harris – “Rockstars”
Lithuania: Monika Liu - “Sentiments”
Azerbaijan: Nadir Rustamli – “Fade To Black”
Belgium: Jeremy Makiese – “Miss You”
Greece: Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord – “Die Together”
Iceland: Sister - "With the Rising Sun"
Moldova: Zdob and Zdub & Advahov Brothers - “The Train”
Sweden: Cornelia Jakobs – “Hold Me Closer”
Australia: Sheldon Riley – “Not The Same”
United Kingdom: Sam Ryder – “SPACE MAN”
Poland: Ochman - “River”
Serbia: Konstrakta – “In a healthy body”
Estonia: Stefan – “Hope”

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Where To Watch Eurovision Around The World

In Europe, The Eurovision final will be available to stream via YouTube but, as per usual, audiences will be able to catch the entire show via live television.

Newsweek has the full list of broadcasters below in each participating country that will be showing the Eurovision 2022 final: