Delta Goodrem Powers SBS To Eurovision Ratings Surge

More than 3.27 million Australians watched SBS's live and prime-time coverage of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, with SBS On Demand adding a further reach of 538,000.

The network said the Total TV Reach was up 45.2% on 2025.

Delta Goodrem's showstopping performance of Eclipse secured fourth place for Australia in the Grand Final on Sunday morning (local time).

The Grand Final live broadcast delivered a Total TV National Reach of 1.21 million, including an SBS On Demand reach of 226,000. Semi Final 2 live reached 444,000 with 83,000 via On Demand, while Semi Final 1 live reached 263,000 with 48,000 on On Demand.

Detailed VOZ figures show live average audiences of 126,000 (Semi Final 1: 101,000 broadcast; 25,000 BVOD), 196,000 (Semi Final 2: 154,000 broadcast; 42,000 BVOD), and 464,000 for the Grand Final (383,000 broadcast; 81,000 BVOD). In prime time, Semi Final 1 reached 853,000 with an average audience of 221,000 (209,000 broadcast; 11,500 BVOD); Semi Final 2 reached 937,000 with an average audience of 269,000 (250,000 broadcast; 19,600 BVOD); and the Grand Final reached 802,000 with an average audience of 167,000 (152,000 broadcast; 15,700 BVOD).

SBS’s exclusive broadcast marked the milestone 70th edition of the contest from Vienna, Austria, with Courtney Act and special guest commentator Danny Estrin from Voyager guiding viewers through the spectacle.

Representing Australia, Delta Goodrem dazzled with powerhouse renditions of Eclipse in Semi Final 2 and the Grand Final. Audiences also saw a surprise interval act in Semi Final 1 when Go-Jo joined Austrian hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, bringing a touch of Australia to Vienna.

SBS Head of Unscripted, Joseph Maxwell, said: "From showstopping vocals and spectacular staging to unforgettable performances that had audiences talking around the world, this year’s Eurovision Song Contest once again delivered all the joy, drama and excitement fans have come to love.

"It's fantastic to see Delta Goodrem's mesmerising performance lift this year's ratings and take the broadcast to spectacular new heights."

Across SBS, SBS On Demand and digital platforms, fans embraced Eurovision's celebration of music, diversity and culture, joining the conversation under #SBSEurovision throughout the live and prime-time coverage.

Pop star Dara claimed Bulgaria’s first ever Eurovision victory with the electrifying Bangaranga. Israel finished second and Romania placed third.

SBS cited VOZ Data (National, TTL PPL, 13–17 May 2026) for reach and audience figures. The Eurovision Song Contest remains the world's biggest live music event, uniting audiences globally through music, creativity and cultural exchange.

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