Celebrating it’s 70th anniversary, Eurovision is in full swing in Vienna, Austria. Taking place between May 13 and May 17, our very own Delta Goodrem will be representing Australia this year and she has a secret weapon that is already promising early success.
Ahead of her first live performance on Friday, May 15, Goodrem is using all the exposure Eurovision can give and just announced her next album, Pure — her first studio album in five years.
As fans eagerly await the album’s release on November 6, they’re also predicting how well placed our home-grown superstar will be in the competition, and that’s exactly why she’s in a strong position heading into the competition.
Delta Goodrem placed as top contender
Based on current Sportsbet-linked Eurovision markets, Delta Goodrem’s odds to succeed in the competition are looking good.
She is currently sitting at 6th favourite to win Eurovision with her song Eclipse, with the latest odds implying that Goodrem has about a seven per cent chance of winning, with a much stronger chance of placing in the Top 5 or Top 10.
Right now, the countries with the best odds to beat are Finland, Greece, Denmark, France, and Israel, with Finland being the current fan-favourite.
However, betting analysts have argued that Goodrem’s established European fanbase will work in her favour and her recognised powerful vocals could steal the show.
This fan base is her secret weapon, and could work in her (and Australia’s) favour.
Dropping news of her album is buttering up her already enamoured fanbase and is a marketing masterstroke.
This opinion was reaffirmed by Jess Carniel, a Eurovision researcher and associate professor at the University of Southern Queensland, who spoke to SBS ahead of the competition.
“She’s a very experienced professional, polished performer who can really pull off a big show like this,” she said. “So many people from so many countries love Delta.”
“She’s done tours there, and she has cultivated a European audience who are really looking forward to seeing her perform.”
How have other Australians done in the competition in the past?
Delta Goodrem’s prediction to do well in Eurovision this year isn’t surprising given how well Australia has done over the years since the competition premiered in 2015.
Australia’s stand-out performance was in 2016 when Dami Im placed second overall with her song Sound of Silence.
However, a running theme with Australian contestants is that we often place high with jury voters and lose points with the televoters.
Eurovision voting is split between professional jury votes – which take place during the special ‘Jury Show’ — and public televoting, which takes place as the show airs live.
While the Semi-Finals are based on 100% televoting (with some backup from juries), the Grand Final is a 50/50 split.
This has worked for and against Australia throughout the years. After a strong run during the opening years of 2015-2019, where contestants like Guy Sebastian, Dami Im, and Kate Miller-Heidke placed in the Top 10, recent years have been slighter rougher with non-qualifications in 2021, 2024, and 2025.
Now, with Delta performing, Australians are hoping our success will return.
How to watch Eurovision in Australia?
You can watch the 2026 Eurovision competition broadcast exclusively on SBS and SBS On Demand.
There will be live coverage of the semi-finals and grand final, as well as primetime replays in the evening for everyone to watch back and enjoy.
Here are the live broadcast dates and times for watching the semi-finals and grand final in Australia on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Wednesday 13 May at 5:00am AEST – Semi Final 1
Friday 15 May at 5:00am AEST – Semi Final 2 (Delta Goodrem performing!)
Sunday 17 May at 5:00am AEST – Grand Final
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