The European Broadcasting Union has officially revealed the running order for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place this Saturday, May 17, at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.
Published in the early hours of Friday morning, the announcement finalizes the performance positions of the 26 competing entries that will take to the stage, all hoping to claim the iconic crystal microphone.
The Grand Final running order was determined by the producers based on the results of the two semi-finals and the draw that allocated countries into the first or second half of the show. The Big Five countries and host nation Switzerland, all pre-qualified, were also placed in the line-up following these draws.
In recent editions, including 2024, producers have followed a hybrid system: six countries are drawn into each half of the show, while the remaining 13 slots are assigned under the “Producer’s Choice” method, allowing flexibility to craft a more dynamic and diverse TV experience. Technical requirements and show flow are also considered.
Let’s take a look at the official Eurovision 2025 Grand Final running order:
Draw | Country | Artist | Song |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Norway | Kyle Alessandro | “Lighter” |
2 | Luxembourg | Laura Thorn | “La Poupée Monte Le Son” |
3 | Estonia | Tommy Cash | “Espresso Macchiato” |
4 | Israel | TBA | TBA |
5 | Lithuania | Katarsis | “Tavo Akys” |
6 | Spain | Melody | “ESA DIVA” |
7 | Ukraine | Ziferblat | “Bird Of Pray” |
8 | United Kingdom | Remember Monday | “What The Hell Just Happened?” |
9 | Austria | JJ | “Wasted Love” |
10 | Iceland | VÆB | “RÓA” |
11 | Latvia | Tautumeitas | “Bur Man Laimi” |
12 | Netherlands | Claude | “C’est La Vie” |
13 | Finland | Erika Vikman | “ICH KOMME” |
14 | Italy | Lucio Corsi | “Volevo Essere Un Duro” |
15 | Poland | Justyna Steczkowska | “Gaja” |
16 | Germany | Abor & Tynna | “Baller” |
17 | Greece | Klavdia | “Asteromáta” |
18 | Armenia | PARG | “SURVIVOR” |
19 | Switzerland | Zoë Më | “Voyage” |
20 | Malta | Miriana Conte | “SERVING” |
21 | Portugal | NAPA | “Deslocado” |
22 | Denmark | Sissal | “Hallucination” |
23 | Sweden | KAJ | “Bara Bada Bastu” |
24 | France | Louane | “maman” |
25 | San Marino | Gabry Ponte | “Tutta L’Italia” |
26 | Albania | Shkodra Elektronike | “Zjerm” |
What does the running order mean for the artists?
Historically, later positions in the running order have often translated into stronger televote performance, although Eurovision is full of surprises. Standout positions like the opening and closing slots also come with high visibility and impact.
Interestingly, position #6, occupied this year by Spain’s Melody with “ESA DIVA”, has seen varied results in the past — occasionally producing winners, often delivering solid jury results.
Basel 2025: The Heart of Europe Beats Again
Following Nemo’s landmark victory for Switzerland in 2024, the Eurovision Song Contest returns to Swiss soil for the third time. The city of Basel is ready to host the continent’s biggest musical celebration under the slogan “United By Music”.
Hosted by Sandra Studer, Hazel Brugger, and Michelle Hunziker (final only), this 69th edition features 37 countries, including the return of Montenegro and the absence of Moldova.
Fans visiting Basel will experience an immersive Eurovision environment, including:
- Eurovision Village
- Eurovision Street (Steinenvorstadt)
- EuroClub on the Kleinbasel Rhinebank
- Special events at Arena Plus
- And for the first time ever, a festival mascot: Lumo