37 countries will take part in Eurovision 2025
The 37 participating countries at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland have just been confirmed by the EBU
The European Broadcasting Union, the EBU, has just announced the 38 37 countries which will compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel.
The EBU Member Broadcasters, on behalf of their countries, had until mid-October 2024 to formally submit their applications to take part in Eurovision 2025.
UPDATE 22 January 2025, 10:36 CET
Moldova withdraws – 37 countries in Eurovision 2025
After the withdrawal of Moldova, the number of participating countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is now 37.
Six of the 38 37 countries are prequalified for the Grand Final to be held on 17 May 2025: The Big-5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom) and host (Switzerland). The remaining 31 countries will be competing in one of the two Semi-finals to be held on 13 and 15 May 2025. The Semi-final allocation draw will take place on 28 January 2025.
The number of participants is the same as in 2024, when 37 countries participated.
The 37 participating countries
Changes from Eurovision 2024
WELCOME BACK
Montenegro will return to Eurovision after two years break. Read more.
OUT
Moldova should have participated in Eurovision 2025, but withdrew. Read more.
Who's in which Semi-final?
Switzerland and the Big-5 countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) are pre-qualified for the Grand Final. The other countries will be allocated to one of two Semi-finals. The Semi-final draw will be made on 28 January 2025.
