SRG SSR, the Swiss national broadcaster, have revealed the hosts for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel.

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is set to be hosted by three talented women who embody Switzerland’s adopted motto for Basel 2025 – ‘Welcome Home’. Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker will present the Grand Final, which will take place on Saturday 17 May at St. Jakobshalle in Basel. And from the same venue, Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer will also host the First Semi-Final on Tuesday 13 May and the Second Semi-Final on Thursday 15 May. 

According to Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR, the choice of the host trio for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 symbolises the values that define Switzerland: openness, diversity, multilingualism and a sense of togetherness. In May, the trio will not only aim to celebrate Europe’s diversity, but also to bring the true values and spirit of Switzerland to the stage – a country known for its openness, integration and community.

As well as confirming the hosts of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, on Monday 20 January Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR also introduced us to two more faces that we’re going to be seeing a lot of at Basel 2025. Mélanie Freymond and Sven Epiney will be presenting the pre-show party and public viewing in the Arena plus, the repurposed St. Jakob-Park football stadium. They will also be live on air during the Grand Final to announce the Swiss points during the eagerly-anticipated voting segment.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: eurovision.tv