How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Finals as Thousands Protest Israel’s Participation

Everything you need to know about watching this year’s controversial competition

A large group of protesters in the streets of Sweden.
Tens of thousands take to the streets to protest against Israel's Eurovision Song Contest participation in Malmo, Sweden on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Atila Altuntas/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The Eurovision Song Contest Finals are Saturday night in Europe, which is Saturday afternoon here in the United States, and we’ve got all the details on when and how to watch it from home. The contest has faced controversy before, but this may be the most contentious in its history as thousands outside the arena protest the Israel-Hamas war and the loss of life in Gaza as Israel pursues Hamas terrorists.

What is the Eurovision Song Contest?

That’s a big question, but it’s essentially a contest where representatives of European nations (along with a handful of others) each submit a representative to battle it out in an international pop music competition.

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