HOW TO WATCH EUROVISION: LIVE STREAM THE 2024 SONG CONTEST FROM ANYWHERE

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The Eurovision Song Contest is back for its 68th year, and the 2024 competition takes viewers to Sweden. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Eurovision from anywhere in the world. 

Created in 1956, Eurovision originally had just seven countries submit songs to perform in competition with each other. Now, more than 30 countries compete yearly (this year, 37 countries will participate). Fans and juries from competing nations vote to determine the ultimate winner each year. Sweden's Loreen won the 2023 competition for her song "Tattoo," and Ukraine and Italy won in 2022 and 2021, respectively. Ireland and Sweden hold the joint record for most Eurovision wins, with seven each. 

The semi-finals kicked off the competition on Tuesday and Thursday, with 26 of the 37 competing countries making it to the next stage: the Grand Final. A winner will be crowned during Saturday's live event, which will see all 26 countries perform. The performances will kick off with Sweden and conclude with Austria. 

With the exception of a 2020 Covid-related cancellation, the competition has been held every year since its inception, making it one of the most popular and longest-running non-sports-related annual competitions. If you can't wait to tune in, we've got you covered. Below, we have a breakdown of everything you need to know about watching Eurovision, including free live streaming options and a schedule for the week.

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Eurovision 2024 quick links

• US: Peacock ($5.99)
• UK: BBC iPlayer (FREE)
• France: France TV (FREE)
• Spain: RTVE Play (FREE)
• Ireland: RTÉ Player (FREE)
• Access streams anywhere via ExpressVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)
• Eurovision Song Contest 2024:
  • Grand Final: Saturday, May 11 at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST / 3 a.m. AWST

How to watch Eurovision in the US

Peacock is the US live streaming home to Eurovision. Plans start at $5.99 a month for the ad-supported tier. You can upgrade to an ad-free version for $11.99 a month. Peacock is the US streaming hub for many live global competitions and will provide extensive Olympics coverage later this summer.

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How to watch Eurovision in the UK

Eurovision airs on the BBC in the UK. This means that viewers can live stream it for free through BBC iPlayer. You just need to create an account to start streaming this English language option.

How to watch Eurovision in France

In France, Eurovision will air on France TV. This free streaming option only requires you to register for an account, and then you're good to enjoy the competition.

How to watch Eurovision in Spain

Eurovision live streams on RTVE Play in Spain. This is another free streaming option that only requires account creation. 

How to watch Eurovision in Ireland

Eurovision airs on RTÉ in Ireland and is available to live stream through the RTÉ Player. This free option doesn't require a login, so viewers can just go to the live part of the website at the start of the program.

How to watch Eurovision from anywhere

In addition to the global broadcasts, the competition will be live-streamed through Eurovision's YouTube channel in select regions (excluding the US and many other countries where a viewing option is available through traditional broadcasting methods). If you find yourself in an area where you can't access any Eurovision streams or hope to tap into one of the above methods, you can try out a VPN.

Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy tools to temporarily alter your device's virtual location so that you can access websites that vary in availability from region to region. VPNs are popular options for people looking to boost their online privacy and have access to their usual websites and apps while traveling. Interested in learning more? Our go-to recommendation is ExpressVPN, a beginner-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review to learn more. 

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.

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