Fifteen countries compete in Eurovision's first semi-final

Fifteen countries will compete in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, vying for a spot in the grand final. The winner will be announced on May 17th. These fifteen countries, including Iceland, Poland, and Ukraine, will perform to earn a place in the final alongside the automatically qualified "Big 6" countries. The semi-finals determine which countries will advance to the final competition. The first semi-final will be broadcast live, with the second semi-final scheduled for May 15th. The grand final will feature the winners from the semi-finals and the automatically qualified countries.