{"id":19391,"date":"2026-05-12T18:55:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=19391"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:00:02","slug":"yevrobachennya-2026-pershyy-pivfinal-translyatsiya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/show-biz\/yevrobachennya-2026-pershyy-pivfinal-translyatsiya\/","title":{"rendered":"The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 starts today: where to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place today. Viewers will be able to follow the live broadcast on various platforms, and the show will be commented on by Timur Miroshnichenko and Vasyl Baidak.<\/p>\n

Schedule of the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026<\/h2>\n

The first semi-final will take place today, 12 May Eurovision Song Contest 2026<\/a>. The pre-show will start at 21:30, and the main part - the live broadcast - will begin at 22:00 Kyiv time. It is at this time that viewers from all over the world will be able to watch the participants' performances and find out who will make it to the final.<\/p>\n

Commentators for the Ukrainian broadcast will be Timur Miroshnichenko<\/strong> and Vasyl Baidak<\/strong>, who already have experience of working at large-scale music events. Their professional comments will help the audience to better understand the course of the competition and the peculiarities of the performances.<\/p>\n

Where to watch Eurovision 2026<\/h2>\n

Ukrainian viewers have several convenient platforms to watch the first semi-final. The broadcast will take place on the Suspilne Kultura TV channel, as well as on the official websites of Social Culture<\/strong> and Public Eurovision Song Contest<\/strong>. In addition, the event will be available on YouTube channel<\/a> \u00abEurovision Ukraine, where a commentary studio is set up. For those who prefer radio, the broadcast will be available on Radio Promin.<\/p>\n

It is worth noting that thanks to the variety of platforms, everyone will be able to find a convenient way to follow the competition, regardless of their location or technical capabilities.<\/p>\n

Participants and format of the semi-finals<\/h2>\n

This year, Ukraine will participate in the second semi-final, so tonight will be especially interesting for those who follow our country's rivals. The first semi-final will feature representatives of different countries competing to reach the final. A detailed list of participants and the order of their performances can be found in the infographic prepared by the organisers.<\/p>\n

This format allows viewers to get acquainted with Ukraine's potential competitors in advance and make their own predictions about the outcome of the competition.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/h2>\n

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is traditionally one of the most anticipated music events of the year for millions of viewers around the world. Tonight's first semi-final will determine some of the participants who will continue to compete for the main prize.<\/p>\n

For Ukrainian viewers, this is not only an opportunity to support their favourite artists, but also to assess the level of preparation of representatives of other countries. In addition, a transparent and professional broadcast with commentary will help them better understand the course of the event and make their own choice when voting in the final.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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