The Eurovision Song Contest is the longest-running yearly TV contest ever, having been around since 1956; here's how to watch the 2022 Eurovision online. During the 66 years of Eurovision, the audience has witnessed stunning breakout performances, such as ABBA in 1974, while also continuously producing some of the most fun and dramatic musical performances. Last year's winner was Italy, with rock band Maneskin coming out victorious. The Italians are one of the favorites to win this year's edition, alongside the United Kingdom and Ukraine.
The way Eurovision's contest works is simple. All participating country submits one original song to be performed by up to six people over the age of 16. Once everyone has sung their hearts out, competing countries cast their vote on who they thought was the best and should be crowned the winner. Ireland has won the Eurovision the most with seven victories, while Germany has competed in more contests than anyone.
There are quite a few things to know about Eurovision, especially for anyone who is new to the contest. In the UK, it will be airing on the BBC. It's also available to watch on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel except for the countries Australia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom. However, it will be without commentary and on-screen voting details. Here is everything U.S. viewers need to know about Eurovision 2022, including how to watch.
When Is The Eurovision Song Contest 2022?
Eurovision happens on three days, May 10, May 12, and May 14. The two semi-finals take place first, with the grand finale taking place on Saturday. The first semi-final included Albania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine, Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Greece, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, and Armenia. The second semi-final on Thursday will feature Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Israel, Malta, San Marino, Serbia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ireland, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, and Sweden. Fortunately for the UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France, they automatically qualified for the grand finale.
Where Eurovision 2022 Is Being Held
Eurovision is being held in the Pala Olimpico in Turin, Italy, the home of the reigning champions. Italian recording artist Laura Pausini and Italian TV presenter Alessandro Cattelan will host the show, alongside singer-songwriter Mika. Last year's contest was held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
How To Watch The Eurovision Song Contest Online In The U.S.
Due to the competition's increase in popularity outside of Europe in the last few years, it has become easier for those in the U.S. to watch the Eurovision Song Contest. Peacock has owned the official broadcast for the contest since 2019. The NBC streaming service is available on Amazon Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, and other streaming devices in order to watch on TV. It is also possible to stream on mobile, computer, or tablet. The best way to watch the contest is with a Peacock premium subscription. This costs $4.99 per month and gives access to all performances, plus on-demand with no additional cost. The premium plus version costs $9.99 a month and is the same as the premium, but removes any ads on the on-demand content. A Peacock subscription also comes free with select Xfinity and Cox Internet plans.