Eurovision Song Contest 2025: when the final of the National Selection will take place and where to watch it

The National Selection Final will be an important event for the Ukrainian music scene and Eurovision fans. Find out where and when to watch it and who will compete for a trip to the main song contest

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The International Eurovision Song Contest, one of the most significant music events in the world, will take place in May 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian music scene is preparing to select a representative for this prestigious contest. On 8 February, Ukraine will host the final of the National Selection, where 10 talented artists will compete for the right to represent the country at Eurovision 2025.

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National Selection Final: who will perform?

The final will feature the participants' performances. This year, the following performers will take part in the competition:

FIINKA

Future Culture

KHAYAT

KRYLATA

MOLODI

Abiyeh

DK Energetik

Vlad Sheriff

Masha Kondratenko

Ziferblat

For many viewers, it will be an opportunity to get acquainted with the work of these artists for the first time. We told you more about the performances that the audience will see here.

When and where to watch the final?

The National Selection Final will take place on Saturday, 8 February 2025. The main broadcast will start at 18:30. A pre-show hosted by Anna Tullieva will take place 30 minutes before the main broadcast. The pre-show will showcase the behind-the-scenes process of preparing participants and teams, allowing you to assess the scale and organisation of the competition.

The event will be hosted by:

- Comedian Vasyl Baidak.

- Timur Miroshnichenko, the unchanging voice of Eurovision in Ukraine

- Host and blogger Masha Efrosinina

Where to watch the National Selection Final?

The National Selection Final will be broadcast on various platforms:

📹 Suspilne TV channel and other digital platforms of the Suspilne network

📹 The Eurovision Ukraine YouTube channel - where viewers will also be able to enjoy an exclusive backstage from Anna Tullieva

🎙 Radio Luch - live with comments by Dmytro Zakharchenko and Anna Zakletska

📹 Kyivstar TV platform

📹 ‘Diia’ app

In addition, the final will traditionally be accompanied by sign language interpretation. Tatyana Zhurkova will be the translator of the conversational studios, and Lada Sokolyuk and Anfisa Balduseva will be in charge of song adaptation.

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