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How to watch Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 2 online for FREE

Tune into the second semi-final in the final of everyone's favorite musical bunfight

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Rylan and Angela Scanlon are presenting the Eurovision TV coverage (Image credit: BBC)

Watch Eurovision Semi-Final 2 tonight at 8pm (May 14) to see 15 new acts compete for 10 places in Saturday’s grand final. The second semi features a huge lineup including UK act Look Mum No Computer with Eins, Zwei, Drei, and Aussie superstar Delta Goodrem singing Eclipse.

If you didn't catch Tuesday's semi in Vienna, Boy George, 64, is out after San Marino failed to make the the final. Posting on X, the 80s popstar wrote "I was sad we didn't get through to the final but my [Eurovision] experience has been fabulous."

Elsewhere, Israel’s entry, Noam Bettan, 28, sailed through to the final despite an audience member heckling throughout his performance. Eurovision 2026 has sparked controversy due to Israel's participation, with Spain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands and Slovenia all withdrawing in protest.

Will Look Mum No Computer fare any better? Will Delta Goodrem's dreamy power ballard win over the judges? Here's how to watch Eurovision Semi-Final 2 online and for free.

Australian viewers can watch for FREE on SBS on Demand. And selected countries can also watch Eurovision free on You Tube.

UK viewers watch Eurovision 2026 live on BBC i Player on Thursday, May 14 from 8pm (TV licence required).

Traveling abroad? Use this VPN (and save 75%) to access you usual streaming services from anywhere – including Spain, Ireland and Netherlands.

For those away from home looking to watch Eurovision 2026, you’ll be unable to watch the show as normal if you're outside the UK due to regional restrictions. Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services online – our favorite is Nord VPN

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Get Nord VPN and stream Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final 2 (where streaming terms allow).

In the UK, Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live on BBC One, at 8pm on Thursday, May 14.

You can also stream for FREE on BBC i Player either live or to catch up if you miss the start of the show. You'll need a valid TV licence of course.

Away from the UK right now? Just use a VPN to use your usual streaming services when abroad, where terms permit.

How to watch Eurovision Song Contest 2026 online around the world

Eurovision fans in the United States can watch semi-final 2 and Saturday's Grand Final on Peacock in the U. S.

If you don't have access to Peacock, you can also watch along on the official Eurovision You Tube channel.

Brit abroad? Anyone from the UK travelling overseas who wants to watch their free usual streaming service from abroad can do so by using a VPN.

How to watch Eurovision Semi-Final 2 in Australia

In Australia, watch Eurovision Song Contest 2026 for FREE on SBS and SBS On Demand.

SBS is "Australia's exclusive home of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest", live from Vienna, Austria 13 - 17 May. Expect live streams, behind-the-scenes extras, music videos and more.

Not at home? Anyone busy traveling overseas who wants to watch their free usual streaming service from abroad can do so by using a VPN.

Can I watch Eurovision 2026 in Ireland, Italy, Spain?

Irish state broadcaster RTE has confirmed that it will not broadcast this year's Eurovision Song Contest. RTE joins Spain, Netherlands, Italy and Slovenia in boycotting the event due to Israel's inclusion. However, you can use this VPN to watch your usual free streams from abroad – like SBS in Australia.

Ahead of the second semi-final, here are the countries already through to Saturday's Grand final...

Italy: Sal Da Vinci - “Per Sempre Sì” (Big Four - Qualifies for Grand Final)

Finland: Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen - Liekinheitin

Germany: Sarah Engels - “Fire” (Big Four - Qualifies for Grand Final)

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