Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2025 sets viewership record

The first semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2025, Iceland’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, took place last Saturday and achieved a record-high viewership. The broadcast attracted an average of 116,090 viewers, representing 43.6% of the audience share.

In total, 145,090 people tuned in, making it the most-watched Icelandic television program. This remarkable figure is particularly significant given Iceland’s population of just under 400,000.

For more details on the first semi-final and its results, check out our related article.

Söngvakeppnin 2025 – Format

Iceland’s national selection consists of three shows:

Semi-Final 1 – February 8th
Semi-Final 2 – February 15th
Grand Final – February 22nd

• Each semi-final features five artists, and the top two (based on the public vote) will qualify directly for the final.
• RÚV (the Icelandic broadcaster) reserves the right to grant a wildcard, meaning at least four and up to five artists will compete in the Grand Final.
• In the final, voting will take place in two rounds:
  • First Round: A jury (50%) and public vote (50%) will decide the top two acts.
  • Superfinal: The Icelandic public will have the final say, with their votes combined from both rounds to determine the winner.

Note: In the semi-finals, all songs are performed in Icelandic, while in the final, artists have the option to perform their songs in English

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

Source: Gallup