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Eurovision 2026: Grand Final running order draw for semi-final 1 qualifiers

  • Writer: Domenic Rossi
    Domenic Rossi
  • 54 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

We now know the first ten songs through to Eurovision 2026's Grand Final this weekend.


Following the first semi-final, each qualifier drew a running order allocation at a press conference which determined their spot for Sunday morning's final.


Choices are between first or second half, or "producer's choice".


Here is each country who qualified and Big 4 countries who also performed from this morning's semi-final and where they drew for the final:


  • Germany - Producer's choice

  • Italy - Producer's choice

  • Israel - Producer's choice

  • Sweden - 2nd half

  • Greece - 1st half

  • Finland - Producer's choice

  • Belgium - 1st half

  • Moldova - Producer's choice

  • Serbia - 1st half

  • Croatia - Producer's choice

  • Lithuania - 2nd half

  • Poland - 2nd half




The full running order will be released following the second semi-final, usually the day before the Grand Final.


The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is held from Tuesday 12 May - Saturday 16 May (CEST) 2026 in Vienna, Austria.


SBS will broadcast in Australia on SBS and SBS On Demand at the dates and times listed below:


LIVE early morning broadcast on SBS and SBS On Demand

Semi-Final 1 – Wednesday 13 May at 5:00am AEST

Semi-Final 2 – Friday 15 May at 5:00am AEST *FEATURES DELTA

Grand Final – Sunday 17 May at 5:00am AEST


Prime-time ‘Access All Areas’ event coverage on SBS and SBS On Demand

Semi-Final 1 – Friday 15 May at 7:30pm AEST

Semi-Final 2 – Saturday 16 May at 7:30pm AEST *FEATURES DELTA

Grand Final – Sunday 17 May at 7:30pm AEST

 

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