How you can watch (and how you can vote in!) Germany's Eurovision pre-selection on Saturday night.

How To Watch

The final of 'Chefsache ESC' is happening on Saturday 1 March at 20:25 CET. If you're in Germany, you'll be able to watch via Das Erste, ONE, ARD Mediathek and eurovision.de. If you're outside of Germany, you can tune in to the live stream on our YouTube channel .

About Chefsache ESC

After two heats and a semi-final, Chefsache ESC 2025 - Wer singt für Deutschland? has its 9 finalists. And Germany has a very important task to be getting on with!

Coming to us live from Cologne, the German Eurovision pre-selection will be hosted by an immensely popular figure in the Eurovision community, Barbara Schöneberger. The endearing host will be taking us through an evening of Eurovision-themed entertainment that is expected to last just over three hours, culminating in Germany finding the song and artist that will represent them at Basel 2025.

9 artists will perform the songs that they hope to represent Germany with in May, as well as a cover version of their choice. After all 18 performances have played out, a jury (made up of Stefan Raab, Conchita Wurst, Yvonne Catterfeld and Nico Santos) will vote and decide on 5 acts to move on to the next round.

In this round, it's the audience alone that will decide on the song that will represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. But it's not just the German viewers watching at home that will be casting their votes. Wherever you are in the world, you'll also be able to have your say in the Chefsache ESC result!...

How To Vote

The German broadcaster is inviting the whole world to contribute to its pre-selection for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest.

If you're watching from outside of Germany , you'll be able to cast your vote in Chefsache ESC much like the Rest of the World vote at the Eurovision Song Contest. And just like that vote, the place to do so is at www.esc.vote .

Each vote will cost €0.20 and there are a maximum of 20 votes allowed per user. A full list of Terms & Conditions for international voters can be found right here .

If you're watching in Germany, then keep an eye on the screen for full voting instructions - you'll be able to vote via telephone, SMS and also online.

All votes count towards the final result and are treated the same; there is no differentiation between national and international votes. The voting is expected to start at around 23:15 CET and last between 15 and 20 minutes.

The Participants

There are 9 entries in the running to represent Germany at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

Here, you can listen to each of the songs ahead of the final, and find out a little bit more about the 9 artists that will be performing them:

Moss Kena – Nothing Can Stop Love

27-year-old Moss Kena is a British singer-songwriter based in Berlin. Having toured with the stars such as Purple Disco Machine, Rita Ora, Bastille and James Arthur, he brings a wealth of stage experience to the table. His energetic pop music has been a hit both nationally and internationally; Fireworks was a huge hit in Germany and Italy and Forgot How To Love brought the artist further success in the charts. Now he wants to take his new home country to the top at the Eurovision Song Contest!

JULIKA – Empress

JULIKA is a 23-year-old singer and songwriter from Düsseldorf. Influenced by a very musical family, she started writing her own songs at the age of just 9. Her unmistakable style, characterised by emotional depth and strong contrasts, has enabled her to perform more than 350 live gigs in pubs, bars and festivals. Julika would love to use the Eurovision Song Contest to touch her audience with honest and intense emotions.

Benjamin Braatz – Like You Love Me

Benjamin Braatz (24) comes from Hagen and is currently studying Pop Music Composition. Inspired by The Beatles and artists like Elton John and Queen, he started playing guitar at the age of 15. Since then he has written more than 100 songs, ranging from romantic melancholy to feel-good hits. Benjamin's aim at the Eurovision Song Contest is to present melodies that will have a lasting impact. With his creative style reminiscent of the '70s, he hopes to redefine Germany on stage.

COSBY – I’m Still Here

Munich-based band COSBY combine alternative pop with electronic influences. They have been thrilling audiences with their energetic live performances on many international stages since 2014 and have already released 4 studio albums. In addition to their own music, they also write for other artists, including Malik Harris (Germany's Eurovision artist in 2022). COSBY are big on diversity and authenticity - values they want to bring to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Abor & Tynna – Baller

The brother and sister duo Abor & Tynna come from a family of musicians based in Vienna. Their father, a cellist with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, influenced them from an early age and they both learnt to play classical instruments very young. They wrote their first songs together in 2016, and their musical career has taken them from family evenings in the classroom to gigs in Vienna, Berlin and Hanover. In 2024 they supported Nina Chuba on tour.

Feuerschwanz – Knightclub

Since 2004, the medieval rock band Feuerschwanz has been building a reputation for energetic shows, humorous lyrics and stirring melodies. With their unique blend of rock, folk and metal, they have built up a loyal fan base and released 11 albums - all of which have taken them to the top of the charts. Originally starting out at medieval markets, they now tour festivals and clubs all over Europe. At the Eurovision Song Contest they would love to wow the international rock and metal audience with a powerful performance.

LEONORA – The Bliss

The 24-year-old singer and songwriter LEONORA, from Cologne, loves to combine pop, funk, soul and disco to create a unique sound. She started songwriting as a child and released her first songs in 2021. Her energetic style has earned her gigs at festivals and CSD parades. With her funky, soulful energy she wants to shake up the pop scene - and now perhaps the Eurovision Song Contest, too!

LYZA – Lovers On Mars

LYZA is a 23-year-old singer and songwriter from Berlin whose soulful ballads and pop songs are always personal and often about love and emotion. She rose to fame through a viral TikTok video uploaded by her sister, and she now has more than two million followers on the platform. At the Eurovision Song Contest she wants to show how music can change lives.

The Great Leslie – These Days

The British-German indie rock band The Great Leslie have already played with Franz Ferdinand and James Blunt. Their powerful live performances have taken them to more than 200 stages, as well as the legendary Abbey Road Studios. At the Eurovision Song Contest, they would love to represent Germany with a modern indie sound.

At the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, Germany was represented by ISAAK and his song Always On The Run.

At the Grand Final, Germany finished in 12th place, after amassing a score of 117 points.