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Media professionals have been able to apply to the EBU for accreditation to the Media Center in St. Jakobshalle for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

All information can be found at: Accreditation | Eurovision Song Contest

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Media professionals have been able to apply to the EBU for accreditation to access the media centre at St. Jakobshalle for the Eurovision Song Contest since 5 March 2025.

All information can be found at: Accreditation | Eurovision Song Contest

Arena plus will host Switzerland’s largest Eurovision public viewing event on 17 May 2025, including live acts and the Grand Final broadcast.

Media Access: Access is restricted. A total of 50 seats for accredited journalists and 15 photographer positions will be made available. These will be allocated by the Host City Basel to media professionals who already hold valid Eurovision 2025 Media Centre accreditation. A separate registration is required. Selection will prioritise journalistic reach, diversity of outlets, and editorial relevance.

The Eurovision Village is open to the public from 10 to 17 May and offers live shows, screenings, and fan experiences. General admission is open to all visitors. Filming and photography with personal mobile devices are permitted without special credentials.

A strict No-Bag Policy applies to all visitors. However, entrance with professional camera equipment (e.g., DSLRs, tripods, external microphones) is possible with valid Eurovision 2025 media accreditation or by registering in advance using the form. Media representatives with professional gear must enter via designated security checkpoints.  In addition, media representatives can register for backstage tours and special media appointments. All relevant information and the form can be found at the following link: mqbasel.ch

Respecting Privacy: The Village welcomes a broad audience including families and minors. Media representatives must respect personal rights and obtain consent before photographing or filming individuals who are not public figures. Violations may result in accreditation withdrawal.

The EuroClub is the official after-hours venue from 10 to 17 May.

Media Access: The EuroClub is a media-free zone. No filming, photography, or reporting is permitted. This venue is designed as a private and relaxed space for artists, delegations, and fans. Media accreditation does not grant access. Entry is only permitted with a purchased ticket.

The EuroCafé opens daily from 16:00 and is a casual meeting spot for fans and delegations.

Media Access: The same rules apply as for the Eurovision Village:

• Mobile phone recording is permitted without special access.

• Professional equipment requires Eurovision 2025 media accreditation.

• Media representatives are expected to respect guest privacy and ask for consent before filming individuals.

A central open-air venue for daily concerts and public performances.

Media Access: This location is part of Basel’s public space. Filming is allowed for topical reporting if it complies with cantonal regulations:

• Equipment must be minimal and portable

• No restriction of public flow

• No permanent or obstructive setup

Permits are required for extensive production or staged scenes. More information: https://www.bs.ch/bvd/tiefbauamt/oeffentlichen-raum-nutzen/dreh-und-fotoarbeiten-im-oeffentlichem-raum

Eurovision Street (Steinenvorstadt) and the Eurovision Boulevard (spanning from Basel SBB to Badischer Bahnhof and along the Rhine promenade) are dynamic zones for installations, performances, and spontaneous gatherings.

Media Access: These are public areas. Media representatives may film and photograph under the same provisions as elsewhere in public space:

• No permit required for spontaneous, non-obstructive filming with light equipment

• Filming with larger setups, crowd control, or staged content requires a municipal filming permit