The countdown to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is well under way, with the Grand Final scheduled for 16 May. Most competing entries are expected to be confirmed between early February and mid March, meaning the betting market is already reacting to speculation and national selection buzz.
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Early in the cycle, Finland were installed as favourites despite their entry not being confirmed until the end of February. Greece, represented by Akylas, also attracted strong support, while Sweden once again sit prominently in the market as they prepare to confirm their act via Melodifestivalen. Felicia’s song My System has been heavily backed to win the Swedish selection.
The BBC has confirmed that the United Kingdom will be represented by Look Mum No Computer, an experimental electronic artist and YouTuber based in Kent. The choice signals a bold approach as the UK looks to improve on recent results.
| Country | Odds |
|---|---|
| Finland | 9/2 |
| Greece | 11/2 |
| Sweden | 8/1 |
| Israel | 17/2 |
| Italy | 9/1 |
| Denmark | 10/1 |
| Bulgaria | 12/1 |
| France | 16/1 |
| Ukraine | 20/1 |
| Cyprus | 22/1 |
| Estonia | 22/1 |
| Malta | 22/1 |
| Luxembourg | 22/1 |
| Switzerland | 22/1 |
| United Kingdom | 22/1 |
| Lithuania | 22/1 |
| Austria | 25/1 |
| Poland | 25/1 |
| Czech Republic | 28/1 |
| Belgium | 33/1 |
| Norway | 33/1 |
| Croatia | 33/1 |
| Australia | 33/1 |
| Latvia | 40/1 |
| Azerbaijan | 40/1 |
| Armenia | 40/1 |
| Georgia | 40/1 |
| Moldova | 40/1 |
| Germany | 50/1 |
| Romania | 50/1 |
| San Marino | 66/1 |
| Serbia | 66/1 |
| Portugal | 66/1 |
| Montenegro | 66/1 |
| Albania | 66/1 |
At the top of the outright market, Israel lead the way at 7/2. Israel have developed a reputation for slick staging and contemporary production, regularly scoring well with both juries and televoters. Close behind at 9/2 is Finland, who have embraced bold and distinctive entries in recent years to great effect.
Greece sit third at 7/1, often thriving with strong vocals and dramatic staging. Sweden are priced at 8/1 and, given their track record of polished pop entries, remain a serious threat once their final song is unveiled.
Italy are available at 10/1, reflecting their consistent run of high quality performances in recent contests. At 12/1 sit Malta, Bulgaria and Ukraine. Ukraine in particular are rarely far from the mix and have shown a consistent ability to connect emotionally with audiences across Europe.
France complete the leading pack at 14/1, with bookmakers anticipating that rehearsals and early live performances could yet trigger notable market shifts.
With Israel narrowly ahead and Finland close behind, the 2026 contest in Vienna is shaping up to be one of the most competitive renewals in recent memory. The market remains fluid and momentum could swing sharply once the full line up of songs is revealed.