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Welcome to our global guide on where to watch a Eurovision live stream online for free from anywhere. The Grand Final of the world-famous song content is always a huge spectacle and you won't want to miss out. And you can enjoy extensive ad-free free coverage live from the UK's BBC. As mentioned further down the page, the BBC also has extra themed shows running in the hours running up to the event, so you can really make a day of it. Also, be sure to take a look at our guide on all things Eurovision.
If you're outside of the UK though, a VPN will help you tune in like a local for free. If you're US-based, you could try this too or just slip Peacock a mere five bucks to join the party. Check out all the links and guides below on how to watch Eurovision live stream from anywhere. If you don't have a VPN yet, we can point you in the right direction.
How to watch Eurovision live stream for free from anywhere
A VPN is the best way to get around geo-restrictions that will otherwise stop people outside the UK from enjoying the free British coverage on the BBC. The VPN will simulate a location of your choice for your devices and provides excellent privacy and security options at home or on public WiFi for your phone, laptop, streaming devices, and more. So it's exceptionally useful for much more than accessing geo-blocked streaming content from around the world.
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How to watch Eurovision with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch Eurovision online.
- Turn it on and set it to any UK location.
- Head to the BBC website.
- Create a free account with any UK postcode.
- Watch on the Live BBC1 channel from 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST / 9 p.m. CET.
Where to watch Eurovision in the US
There's no regular domestic broadcast option on TV in the US, but you can live stream the entire Eurovision song content event via Peacock with coverage beginning around 2:55 p.m. ET. Peacock no longer has a free trial, but on the plus side, a single month's access will only cost you $4.99, and you could always drop it after you've watched Eurovision.
The Eurovision live stream is available on the cheapest Peacock Premium tier. If you've been thinking about checking out the service anyway, the other Premium Plus tier ($9.99 a month) might be tempting as it ditches ads, allows for downloads, and comes with your local NBC channel live. Both tiers offer a 17% discount if you opt for the annual plan instead.
How to watch the Eurovision live stream in the UK
The BBC is once again the home of all things Eurovision, so you don't have to worry about a single ad interruption throughout. You can watch on TV via broadcast or live stream Eurovision from the BBC iPlayer (which you can do from anywhere in the world if you have a VPN). Coverage of the event proper begins at 8 p.m. but if you're around earlier, plenty of Eurovision-themed shows are on beforehand to whet your appetite. Take a look below at the full BBC 1 schedule (times are in BST):
- 5:50 p.m. - Pointless Celebrities Eurovision quiz special
- 6:40 p.m. - The Hit List Eurovision special
- 7:30 p.m. - The One Show Eurovision countdown
- 8 p.m.- midnight - Eurovision Song Content Grand Final
Eurovision Grand Final 2023 running order
Take a look below for the full schedule for tonight's Grand Final. The event starts at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST and will run for four hours. No exact time slots have been released for individual performances, but you can see the running order for each country below to get an idea of where we're up to.
Eurovision
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