Who Hosts Eurovision 2025? The Official Names

A new pairing will bring the Italian commentary of theEuro Vision Song Contest 2025, broadcast live from Basel. The 69esima edition of the famous music festival will see the return of Gabriel Courses, now a well-known face of the contest, joined for the first time by BigMama, rapper and icon of the new generation.

An unprecedented mix of experience and freshness

The choice of conductors for theItalian edition of the ESC 2025 marks a turning point. Gabriel Courses, which he already has under his belt four consecutive editions and a total of thirteen commented evenings, will be supported by BigMama, making his debut in the commentary of the event.

• Courses He is known for his role as radio speaker and television host, with a consolidated experience in telling Eurovision to the Italian public.
• BigMama, fresh from Festival of Sanremo, becomes the first artist to try his hand at commentating on the event after having participated in the Italian race.

A duo that unites the professional cut of courses to the freshness and direct language of BigMama, much followed by the younger ones and recognized as a important voice in the musical and social panorama.

The change in management also marks the exit from the scene of Mara Maionchi, who for two years has supported Corsi in commentating the evenings. The director Marcello Ciannamea he wanted to thank Maionchi for the work done, underlining that his is only a "goodbye" to the Rai networks.

When and where to watch Eurovision 2025

THEEuro Vision Song Contest 2025 will take place at St. Jakobshalle in Basel and it will be broadcast on Rai on the following dates:

• First Semi-Final: Tuesday 13st May su Rai 2.
• Second Semi-Final: Thursday 15st May su Rai 2.
• Final: Saturday 17st May su Rai 1.

The event will also be available on Rai Radio 2 and on Channel 202 of digital terrestrial with simulcast commentary, as well as on RaiPlay for streaming.

The Role of Italy and the Homage of Lucio Corsi

Italy will be the protagonist with its representative in the competition, who will perform during the finals of May 17. In addition, the singer-songwriter Lucio Corsi will perform as special guest in the first semi-final on May 13.

On March 8, after the final of the San Marino Song Contest, the representative of the will be announced Republic of Titan for Eurovision. With an increasingly strong presence of Italian artists, the 2025 edition could have an even more marked imprint for the public of our country.