The Eurovision 2026 final start time is 8:00 PM local time (BST in the UK) on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It airs in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.[3][6][9]
Key details:
- Final date: May 16, 2026
- Start time: 20:00 local time (BST)[4][9]
- Broadcast: BBC One and iPlayer in the UK; other outlets vary by country (France: France 2; Austria: ORF coverage in Vienna, etc.)[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a brief, country-specific viewing guide (channels and start times) for your location in Dallas or across Europe.
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