The running order will be determined by the host broadcasters in alignment with the EBU reference group, unlike earlier years when the running order has been drawn. This new tactical order promises a better mix of songs, more excitement and to avoid having ballad after ballad. But it also has the effect that there is a pre-judgement, stronger songs will be put on first or last position, while the unpopular #2 is already the worst rank to get. On the other hand there is the semi-final allocation draw, where the semi-final and the first or second half will be drawn. The ESC history taught us that normally it does not matter, which starting position a country is allocated to, when the song is strong and good it could start on any place.

Semi-Final 1

1. Lithuania
2. Slovenia
3. Russia
4. Sweden
5. Australia
6. North Macedonia
7. Ireland
8. Cyprus
9. Norway
10. Croatia
11. Belgium
12. Israel
13. Romania
14. Azerbaijan
15. Ukraine
16. Malta

Semi-Final 2

1. San Marino
2. Estonia
3. Czech Republic
4. Greece
5. Austria
6. Poland
7. Moldova
8. Iceland
9. Serbia
10. Georgia
11. Albania
12. Portugal
13. Bulgaria
14. Finland
15. Latvia
16. Switzerland
17. Denmark

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About me:
As one of the founders of eurovisionlive.com I am responsible for the interviews with the singers and the editorial content. My passion for the Eurovision Song Contest exists since my early childhood. The exotic music, different cultures and languages have given a lot of inspiration to me. Since my very first ESC in Dublin 1994 I particularly appreciate the get together and friendship of all the nationalities and Riverdance was a thrill!