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- 🔥 Quick Facts
- Vienna 2026 Grand Final Streaming and Viewing Guide
- The 25 Countries Battling for Eurovision Victory Tonight
- Eurovision 2026 Voting System and How You Can Vote Right Now
- Finland, Australia, and Greece Dominate Betting Odds as Favorites
- Will Tonight’s Eurovision 2026 Grand Final Finally Give Australia Its First Win Ever?
Eurovision voting opens tonight in Vienna as 25 countries compete for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest crown. The Grand Final kicks off at 9:00 PM CEST (12:00 PM PT) with Finland, Australia, and Greece emerging as the top three favorites. Public voting is live right now with 10 votes per person allowed to decide the winner.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Viewing Time: May 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM CEST on BBC One, Peacock, and globally via Eurovision.tv
- Total Countries: 35 nations participated, with 25 advancing to tonight’s final after two semi-finals
- Favorites: Finland’s “Liekinheitin” leads at 44.6% odds, followed by Australia’s Delta Goodrem at 16.2%
- Voting Rules: Viewers can vote via phone, SMS, or online at esc.vote with 10 total votes allowed per person
Vienna 2026 Grand Final Streaming and Viewing Guide
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final airs live tonight across 35 participating broadcasters globally. In the United States, viewers can watch exclusively on Peacock or stream free on the official Eurovision YouTube channel for the first time in nearly a decade.
UK viewers will tune into BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8:00 PM GMT with returning host Graham Norton providing commentary from Vienna. Non-participating countries can access the Rest of the World vote at esc.vote starting at midnight CEST before the show begins.
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The 25 Countries Battling for Eurovision Victory Tonight
From Denmark’s Søren Torpegaard Lund opening the show with “Før Vi Går Hjem” to Austria’s COSMÓ closing with “Tanzschein,” the final lineup represents Europe, Australia, and Israel in an explosive night of performances.
Top contenders include Greece’s Akylas with the eye-catching performance “Ferto,” Australia’s Delta Goodrem performing “Eclipse,” and the UK’s Look Mum No Computer attempting to save Britain from recent Eurovision droughts. Other strong entries feature Sweden’s FELICIA, Italy’s Sal Da Vinci, and Malta’s AIDAN rounding out the competition.
Eurovision 2026 Voting System and How You Can Vote Right Now
| Voting Method | How It Works |
| Phone Call | Dial country-specific numbers during voting window |
| SMS Text | Text votes to specified short codes (available in participating countries) |
| Online at esc.vote | Official website voting opens before performances begin |
| Eurovision App | Download official app for in-app voting during the live show |
| Votes Allowed | Maximum 10 votes per person spread across any countries |
“In the Rest of the World, you can vote for your favourites at esc.vote. For the Grand Final, the voting window will open online at approximately midnight CEST before the show, closing briefly when the Live Show begins, and opening up again just before the first song is performed.”
— Eurovision.com, Official Contest Guidelines
Finland, Australia, and Greece Dominate Betting Odds as Favorites
Finland’s Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen command the favorite position with 1.79 odds according to major bookmakers. Australian pop icon Delta Goodrem holds the second-favorite slot with 4.95 odds, while Greece’s Akylas sits third at strong 5-1 odds. The New York Times reported earlier today that singers from Denmark, Israel, and the UK are also emerging as exciting contenders.
Betting markets show surprising strength for Sweden, Poland, and Italy as dark horses capable of pulling off stunning upsets. The competition remains unpredictable with live performances tonight potentially shifting momentum dramatically before voting closes approximately 40 minutes after the final song.
Will Tonight’s Eurovision 2026 Grand Final Finally Give Australia Its First Win Ever?
Delta Goodrem’s participation represents Australia’s biggest Eurovision push after failing to reach last year’s final. The Neighbours actress and pop legend delivers an emotionally powerful performance with “Eclipse,” resonating strongly with viewers across Europe and beyond.
According to latest reports, Australia has never won Eurovision despite competing since 2015, making tonight potentially historic for the nation. The UK audience gave Goodrem standing ovations during rehearsal, signaling genuine momentum. Can Finland’s favor hold up against Australia’s star power and Greece’s explosive energy when public voting begins?
Sources
- Eurovision.com – Official Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final guide and voting information
- The Independent – Comprehensive live coverage of countries, performers, and Grand Final running order
- The New York Times – Betting odds analysis and favorites prediction report
