In a significant broadcasting event, Sweden witnessed nearly 850,000 viewers tuning in for the second Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The live broadcast on SVT1 attracted an audience of 843,000 people. This figure, although impressive, represented a decline from the 1,149,000 viewers who watched Semi-Final One, featuring Sweden’s representative Felicia.
Viewership Trends and Comparison
Despite the drop, the second Semi-Final still emerged as the most-watched program in Sweden for that evening. The viewership numbers remained consistent when compared to the previous year, where 857,000 viewers followed the second semi-final held in Basel.
Felicia’s Performance
Felicia, who performed “My System” in Semi-Final One, secured a spot in the Grand Final. Sweden will compete in position 20 during the Grand Final scheduled for Saturday night, marking another exciting chapter in the nation’s Eurovision journey.
Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest
- Debut: Sweden first entered the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958.
- Successes: The country has won the competition seven times, tied with Ireland.
- Recent Win: Sweden’s latest victory was in 2023.
- First Win: ABBA’s iconic win with “Waterloo” in 1974 was the country’s first success.
- Notable Performances: Since 2010, Sweden has missed the Grand Final only once, finishing 3rd twice and winning three times.
- Top 10 Placements: Sweden placed outside the top 10 only in 2013 and 2021.
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