The Eurovision Song Contest returns this year and we’ve got all the information ahead of the event including the date of the Grand Final and the odds for the leading contestants.
Held annually since 1956, Eurovision is the world’s longest-running music competition and brings together countries from across the continent seeing annual viewing figures into the hundreds of millions. Ireland are the joint-most successful country in the history of the competition with seven victories, while the United Kingdom have been taking part ever since the second edition of the competition in 1957.
The event was hosted in Liverpool last year following the second-placed finish of Sam Ryder in 2022. That year’s winners, Ukraine, were unable to host the competition due to the ongoing conflict.
This year’s event is taking place in Malmo, Sweden after victory for artist Loreen in Liverpool. It’s a fitting location as 2024 marks 50 years since ABBA’s famous victory with their song ‘Waterloo’.
Ireland are being represented by singer-songwriter Bambie Thug, while the United Kingdom’s hopes lie with Olly Alexander.
You can find all of the Eurovision odds on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event.
- UPDATE: Bets across all markets on the Netherlands have been refunded after they were disqualified from the competition on Saturday morning.
Eurovision 2024 dates and times
- Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, May 7 at 8pm
- Semi-Final 2: Thursday, May 9 at 8pm
- Final: Saturday, May 11 at 8pm
Eurovision 2024 odds
Eurovision odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.
Croatia
Croatia are the favourites with Paddy Power to win the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, with artist Baby Lasagna performing his song ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’. He was selected in a national final, with his song charting at number one in his home country.
Israel
Despite protests surrounding their entry, Israel are close behind as the second-favourite to claim victory in the contest. They last won the trophy in 2018 and are represented this year by Eden Golan, who is the sixth performer on the night.
Switzerland
Switzerland are next in our Outright Winner betting. Their entry is Nemo and they will be singing ‘The Code’ which is a blend of multiple genres. The 24-year-old rapper from Bienne has had great success in their home country.
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