Latest Eurovision 2026 odds as Finland lead the betting, plus start date, how to watch in the UK, popular Oddschecker bets and UK's chances.
Finland are the clear favourites to win Eurovision 2026, with Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen’s “Liekinheitin” heading the latest Oddschecker betting at 5/4.
Greece, Denmark, France and Australia complete the current top five in the Eurovision winner market, while the United Kingdom are priced at 250/1 with Look Mum No Computer’s “Eins, Zwei, Drei”.
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Vienna, Austria, with the First Semi-Final on Tuesday 12 May, the Second Semi-Final on Thursday 14 May and the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May, all starting at 21:00 CEST — 8pm in the UK.
Who is favourite to win Eurovision 2026?
Finland are the current favourites to win Eurovision 2026, priced at 5/4 on Oddschecker. Greece, Denmark, France and Australia are the closest challengers in the betting, while Romania are attracting notable outsider support from Oddschecker users.
| Eurovision 2026 Winner | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | 5/4 | Bresbet |
| Greece | 6/1 | BetMGM |
| Denmark | 13/2 | William Hill |
| France | 13/1 | Unibet |
| Australia | 14/1 | BetMGM |
Why are Finland favourites to win Eurovision 2026?
Finland are favourites because they combine the two things that tend to move Eurovision markets late in the week: strong betting support and clear staging potential. Eurovision specialists have also placed Finland at the top of their post-rehearsal analysis, with Aussievision listing Finland as the leading contender after rehearsals and ESC Insight’s prediction model also projecting Finland as the winner if the contest were held now.
The entry’s Finnish-language intensity, dramatic performance style and televote-friendly identity have made it the one to beat. On Oddschecker, Finland are also the most popular outright winner bet over the last seven days, taking 19% of all bets in the market.
Why are Greece, Denmark, France and Australia high in the betting?
Greece are second in the betting at 6/1, with Akylas’ “Ferto” emerging as one of the leading challengers to Finland. Their position near the top of the market suggests punters see Greece as a serious contender rather than just a qualification play.
Denmark are third at 13/2 and look like one of the strongest Nordic alternatives to Finland. Denmark’s price also reflects the broader market confidence around Søren Torpegaard Lund’s “Før Vi Går Hjem”, which has remained prominent during Eurovision week.
France are 12/1 and benefit from automatic Grand Final status as one of the major direct qualifiers. Monroe’s “Regarde !” gives France a credible route to a high finish without needing to navigate the semi-finals first.
Australia complete the top five at 14/1, with Delta Goodrem’s “Eclipse” bringing major name recognition and vocal pedigree. Australia are also listed among the leading contenders in post-rehearsal odds analysis, keeping them in the conversation for both the outright market and top-five betting.
When does Eurovision 2026 start?
Eurovision 2026 starts on Tuesday 12 May with the First Semi-Final. The Second Semi-Final takes place on Thursday 14 May, before the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May.
All three live shows start at 21:00 CEST, which is 8pm BST for viewers in the United Kingdom.
How to watch Eurovision 2026 in the UK
UK viewers can watch Eurovision 2026 live on the BBC. Both semi-finals and the Grand Final will be broadcast live on BBC One, with coverage also available on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Radio Times has also reported the BBC’s 2026 Eurovision presenting line-up, including Sara Cox returning on BBC Radio 2 and Rylan joining for the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May.
Most popular Eurovision 2026 bets on Oddschecker
Finland are not only the market favourites but also the most popular winner bet on Oddschecker over the last seven days.
The most backed Eurovision 2026 winner bets on Oddschecker in the past week are:
Finland - 19%
Romania (33/1) - 11%
Greece - 11%
Denmark - 7%
Israel (20/1) - 6%
Eurovision 2026 Top 10 finish betting insights
Serbia and Romania have been the two most popular Top 10 Finish bets on Oddschecker over the last seven days.
Together, Serbia at 15/2 and Romania at 8/13 account for 23% of all Top 10 Finish bets in the past week. That means nearly one in four Oddschecker users betting on the Top 10 Finish market have backed one of those two countries.
Romania are also dominating interest in the Tele Vote Winner market. 34% of all Tele Vote Winner bets over the last seven days have backed Romania at 10/1, making them the clearest public-vote gamble among Oddschecker users.
What are the United Kingdom’s chances at Eurovision 2026?
The United Kingdom are currently 250/1 to win Eurovision 2026, making Look Mum No Computer a major outsider in the outright betting.
The UK entry, “Eins, Zwei, Drei”, is performed by Look Mum No Computer, the stage name of experimental musician and YouTuber Sam Battle. The Guardian described the UK’s 2026 approach as a deliberately “weird” pivot, with Battle known for self-built electronic instruments, vintage synthesisers and offbeat live performance.
At 250/1, the market is clearly not expecting a UK win. However, the entry does have one advantage: it is memorable. In a Eurovision field where staging, novelty and televote cut-through can matter as much as traditional songcraft, the UK may be better placed to outperform very low expectations than to challenge the favourites.
A realistic target for the United Kingdom would be avoiding the bottom places and landing a respectable mid-table finish. A victory from 250/1 would be one of the biggest Eurovision betting shocks in recent memory.
Check the latest Eurovision odds
Odds can move quickly during Eurovision week, especially after rehearsals, semi-finals and running order announcements. Visit the Oddschecker Eurovision hub to compare the latest prices, track market movers and find the best Eurovision betting offers.
