Arena plus
Saturday, 17 May 2025
Celebrate the Eurovision final together with around 36,000 Eurovision fans in Switzerland’s largest football stadium! A spectacular pre-show with Swiss and international artists, Eurovision stars and exclusive live insights into the main venue await you in the Arena plus. The final will then be shown on gigantic mega screens.
Security checks at the entrance may take some time. If you want to experience as much of the warm-up as possible, you should plan enough time for your journey and admission.
- 6 p.m. doors open
- from 7 p.m. warm-up with Sven Epiney and Mélanie Freymond.
- approx. 7.30 p.m.: start pre-show
- 9 p.m. Live broadcast of the Eurovision final starts
- End: about 01.00
Tickets for Arena plus are sold at Ticketcorner:
www.ticketcorner.ch/esc
Arena plus is a ‘Mobile Tickets Only’ event. This means that it is not possible to download and print a PDF or take a screenshot of the QR code on the ticket. If you are offered a ticket on paper or as a PDF on other platforms, you can assume that it is a fraud.
FAQ about Arena plus: Ticketcorner Help Center (under ‘6. Information about Arena plus’)
At a later date, an official Ticketcorner resale platform (fansale.ch) will open, where tickets can be sold at their original price (excluding fees) and transferred to another person.
Ticket prices range from CHF 45 to CHF 128. The following ticket types are available:
- Regular (categories 1, 2, 3)
- Fan sector (standing and seating, category 1)
- Family Corner (adults and children, category 2)*
- Restricted view**
- Wheelchair-accessible seats (wheelchair + companion)***
- VIP hospitality: Cooking Lounge
* Terms and conditions for families: a maximum of two children under 14 years of age per adult.
*** Seats with restricted views due to structures such as columns are available in all categories. You can select your preferred seat and virtually check the view on the FCB website: www.fcb.ch/stadion/uebersicht
*** Tickets for wheelchair users can only be booked by email: esc@ticketcorner.ch. One companion is included in the price.
Bus- and tram stop: Basel, St. Jakob.
Free use of public transport in the Basel region
Your Arena plus ticket allows you to use public transport in the Basel region for free. Valid on the day of the event (17. May 2025) and until 05:00am on the following day (18. May 2025) for the outward and return journey to the event venue in 2nd class within the Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz (TNW) and Regio Verkehrsverbund Lörrach (RVL) as well as the Distribus lines. 2nd class (2.) (V) (SPEZ).
There is no car parking available in the vicinity of the venue.
Best come by public transport.
All information about the transport network and discounts
Google maps: St. Jakob-Park (Joggeli)
St. Jakob-Park is wheelchair accessible.
A ticket for an accompanying person on the wheelchair level is compulsory for each wheelchair space and is already included in the ticket price. Tickets for wheelchair users can be booked by email: esc@ticketcorner.ch.
Please note that the number of wheelchair spaces and seats for accompanying persons is limited and can only be purchased while stocks last.
The safety of all visitors is a top priority at our events. For this reason, there is a strict ban on bags at St. Jakobshalle, Eurovision Village, EuroClub and Arena plus. We advise all visitors to only bring items that fit in their pockets.
Public Viewing und Show
The Arena plus is more than just a public viewing: At around 7.30 pm, a captivating pre-show will start with live performances by international and national artists who will interact with the audience. With Kate Ryan, Baby Lasagna, Luca Hänni, Anna Rossinelli and DJ Antoine first highlights are already known, more are soon to be announced. Mélanie Freymond and Sven Epiney will present the shows and viewings at Arena plus. Epiney has been SRF’s commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest since 2008.
The Arena plus is more than just a public viewing: At around 7.30 pm, a captivating pre-show will start with live performances by international and national artists who will interact with the audience. With Kate Ryan, Baby Lasagna, Luca Hänni, Anna Rossinelli and DJ Antoine first highlights are already known, more are soon to be announced. Mélanie Freymond and Sven Epiney will present the shows and viewings at Arena plus. Epiney has been SRF’s commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest since 2008.
Arena plus
St. Jakob-Park (known as “Joggeli” in Basel) is the largest football stadium in Switzerland and one of the most beautiful in Europe. The stadium was designed by the world-famous Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron. The same building houses a shopping centre, restaurants, seminar rooms and various service companies.
St. Jakob-Park (known as “Joggeli” in Basel) is the largest football stadium in Switzerland and one of the most beautiful in Europe. The stadium was designed by the world-famous Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron. The same building houses a shopping centre, restaurants, seminar rooms and various service companies.
Kate Ryan
Kate Ryan is a favorite of Eurovision fans. She represented Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with the song «Je t’adore». Her song became a hit across Europe. Known for her catchy melodies, she’s released a number of successful albums, toured globally and built a strong European fanbase. In 2023, she launched The Ultimate Seduction Tour – a high-energy live show created with top Belgian producers. Expect dazzling lights, hit songs, and a powerful live band.
Kate Ryan is a favorite of Eurovision fans. She represented Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with the song «Je t’adore». Her song became a hit across Europe. Known for her catchy melodies, she’s released a number of successful albums, toured globally and built a strong European fanbase. In 2023, she launched The Ultimate Seduction Tour – a high-energy live show created with top Belgian producers. Expect dazzling lights, hit songs, and a powerful live band.
Baby Lasagna
With «Rim Tim Tagi Dim», Baby Lasagna went on to second place at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, winning by far most public televotes from fans all over the globe. The song has now surpassed 35 million streams on Spotify and was in the top 40 charts in numerous countries. After hugely successful first live shows this spring, the future looks bright for Baby Lasagna.
With «Rim Tim Tagi Dim», Baby Lasagna went on to second place at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, winning by far most public televotes from fans all over the globe. The song has now surpassed 35 million streams on Spotify and was in the top 40 charts in numerous countries. After hugely successful first live shows this spring, the future looks bright for Baby Lasagna.
Luca Hänni
Switzerland’s wave of success in the Eurovision Song Contest began in 2019 with Luca Hänni. His hit «She Got Me» reached number 4 and platinum status. Now he is back with a new show and fresh songs that combine modern pop sounds, gripping beats and passionate lyrics. He has won several Swiss Music Awards, was nominated for the ECHO and received international awards. With hits such as «Love Me Better» and his No. 1 album «My Name is Luca», he is a permanent fixture in pop music. He is also a talented dancer, which he has proven in shows such as «Let’s Dance» and «Dance Dance Dance” on RTL. On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Luca Hänni and his band will rock the Eurovision Village stage after the Opening Ceremony.
Switzerland’s wave of success in the Eurovision Song Contest began in 2019 with Luca Hänni. His hit «She Got Me» reached number 4 and platinum status. Now he is back with a new show and fresh songs that combine modern pop sounds, gripping beats and passionate lyrics. He has won several Swiss Music Awards, was nominated for the ECHO and received international awards. With hits such as «Love Me Better» and his No. 1 album «My Name is Luca», he is a permanent fixture in pop music. He is also a talented dancer, which he has proven in shows such as «Let’s Dance» and «Dance Dance Dance” on RTL. On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Luca Hänni and his band will rock the Eurovision Village stage after the Opening Ceremony.
Anna Rossinelli
Anna Rossinelli made it to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf with her song «In Love for a While», laying the foundations for a successful career. Since then, she has released six albums, topped the charts several times and also made a name for herself as an actress – for example in the Swiss hit series «Tschugger», where she played a convincing federal policewoman. She was also a judge on «The Voice of Switzerland» and took part in the last season of «Sing Meinen Song – Das Schweizer Tauschkonzert». Anna Rossinelli and her bandmates Manuel Meisel and Georg Dillier come from Basel and still feel deeply connected to their hometown today.
Photo: Sarah Ly
Anna Rossinelli made it to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf with her song «In Love for a While», laying the foundations for a successful career. Since then, she has released six albums, topped the charts several times and also made a name for herself as an actress – for example in the Swiss hit series «Tschugger», where she played a convincing federal policewoman. She was also a judge on «The Voice of Switzerland» and took part in the last season of «Sing Meinen Song – Das Schweizer Tauschkonzert». Anna Rossinelli and her bandmates Manuel Meisel and Georg Dillier come from Basel and still feel deeply connected to their hometown today.
Photo: Sarah Ly
DJ Antoine
Charismatic and always perfectly styled, DJ Antoine is guaranteed to set the mood with his summer hits such as «Welcome To St. Tropez» or «Ma Chérie», the most successful Swiss music title of all time. The Swiss DJ has already worked with Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Snoop Dogg, Madonna, Britney Spears and many more. Over 8 million albums and singles sold and numerous awards make him the internationally most successful Swiss music export.
Charismatic and always perfectly styled, DJ Antoine is guaranteed to set the mood with his summer hits such as «Welcome To St. Tropez» or «Ma Chérie», the most successful Swiss music title of all time. The Swiss DJ has already worked with Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Snoop Dogg, Madonna, Britney Spears and many more. Over 8 million albums and singles sold and numerous awards make him the internationally most successful Swiss music export.
