Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Here’s Where to Watch the Grand Final Live Online
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final will take place on May 16 in Vienna, Austria. The event features 25 countries competing for the prestigious glass microphone trophy. Viewers can livestream the event on Peacock, with various subscription options available.
- ▪The Grand Final will be held at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.
- ▪25 countries will compete in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, down from 35 in the semifinals.
- ▪Peacock subscribers can watch the event live at no extra cost, with plans starting at $10.99 per month.
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| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:07 +0000 |
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Alicja representing Poland performs during the second dress rehearsal for the semi-final 1 of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle on May 11, 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Christian Bruna/Getty Images Español All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: 'b7dab6e5-7a62-4df1-b1f4-3cfa99eea709', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This…
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