Eurovision
Explained
Plain-English guides to the points system, voting rules, host-city picks, party ideas and everything else you always wanted to ask about Eurovision โ but were afraid to Google.
Latest articles
How Does Eurovision Voting Actually Work?
Jury vs televote, the 1 โ 8, 10, 12-point ladder, how the Big Five + host skip the semis, and what the "Rest of the World" online vote does in 2026.
Deep DiveThe Complete Eurovision Points System
Where the 12 points come from, why juries and televotes are weighted 50/50, how the spokesperson roll-call works, and the math behind the "nul points" curse.
Party GuideThe Official Eurovision Drinking Game + Bingo
Rules for a Saturday-night party everyone will remember (or not). Printable 5ร5 bingo card, 30 tropes, snack pairings and no-alcohol alternatives.
More explainers coming weekly until 16 May.
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