Where to watch Eurovision 2026 in the U.S.: Time, channel, live stream for annual song contest semifinals and final

Europe's most iconic song competition is back for its landmark 70th edition — that's right, Eurovision comes to Vienna this week.

Thirty-five countries will be represented in this year's competition, taking place in Vienna for the third time. The capital city hosted the event in both 1967 and 2015, following the nation's first two Eurovision victories.

Austria won transcontinental honors yet again in 2025 with the song "Wasted Love", performed by JJ (Johannes Pietsch). This year, dozens of countries will get a chance to perform, from Australia and Croatia to Montenegro and Ukraine. 

Be sure to tune in for this annual musical spectacle.

Here's everything you need to know about Eurovision 2026, including TV channel and streaming options for the global song contest.

Where to watch Eurovision 2026 in the U.S.

• TV channel: N/A
• Live Stream: Peacock, YouTube

Eurovision 2026 will not be broadcast on national television in the States. Instead, fans can tune in on Peacock or YouTube, which will be live streaming both the semifinal and final rounds.

Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, the Tour de France and more.

What time is Eurovision 2026?

• Date: Tuesday, May 12, Thursday, May 14, Saturday, May 16
• Time: 3 p.m. ET

Eurovision 2026 will take place over the course of three days. Semifinal #1 hits screens on Tuesday, May 12, while semifinal #2 will come on Thursday, May 14. The Grand Final will wrap up competition on Saturday, May 16.

Each broadcast will start at 3 p.m. ET. 

This year's competition will be held in Vienna, Austria.

Eurovision 2026 semifinals running order

Here's a look at the performance order for each day of semifinals.

Semifinal 1 - Tuesday, May 12

1. Moldova — "Viva, Moldova!"
2. Sweden — "My System"
3. Croatia — "Andromeda"
4. Greece — "Ferto"
5. Portugal — "Rosa"
6. Georgia — "On Replay"
7. Italy — "Por Sempre Si"
8. Finland — "Liekinheitin"
9. Montenegro — "Nova Zora"
10. Estonia — "Too Epic To Be True"
11. Israel — "Michelle"
12. Germany — "Fire"
13. Belgium — "Dancing on the Ice"
14. Lithuania — "Sólo Quiero Más"
15. San Marino — "Superstar"
16. Poland — "Pray"
17. Serbia — "Kraj Mene"

Semifinal 2 - Thursday, May 14

1. Bulgaria — "Bangaranga"
2. Azerbaijan —"Just Go"
3. Romania — "Choke Me"
4. Luxembourg — "Mother Nature"
5. Czechia — "CROSSROADS"
6. France — "Regarde !"
7. Armenia — "Paloma Rumba"
8. Switzerland — "Alice"
9. Cyprus — "JALLA"
10. Austria — "Tranzschein"
11. Latvia — "Ēnā"
12. Denmark — "Før Vi Går Hjem"
13. Australia — "Eclipse"
14. Ukraine — "Ridnym"
15. United Kingdom — "Eins, Zwei, Drei"
16. Albania — "Nân"
17. Malta — "Bella"
18. Norway — "YA YA YA"

What is Eurovision?

Eurovision is an annual songwriting contest organized by the European Broadcasting Union. At the time of its creation, it was meant to bring a war-torn Europe back together through music. Now, 70 years later, it is one of the most beloved events across the continent. 

Many Eurovision winners have gone on to achieve international success, including Celine Dion who represented Switzerland in 1988, Italy's Måneskin in 2021, and of course, ABBA in 1974 who won with their smash hit "Waterloo". 

This year, 35 different countries are competing, from Europe and beyond. Each have submitted a song to represent their country, which will be performed live in front of a panel of music industry experts. The experts, along with live viewer votes, will decide the 2026 winner.