Overview
- The official draw in Vienna set Israel for the first semi-final on 12 May, with the second semi on 14 May and the final on 16 May.
- New rules bring juries back to the semi-finals and cap each viewer at 10 votes, with the changes also applied to the final.
- Broadcasters from the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Iceland confirmed a boycott over Israel’s participation, cutting the field to 35.
- Ticket sales opened on 13 January at 13:00 for roughly 90,000 seats across nine shows, following a December registration window.
- Early bookmaker odds shared on social media currently give Israel about a 10% chance to win, though projections are subject to change.