Yle has released data on viewing figures during the Eurovision song contest final. An average of 1,7 million people watched the show with peak up to 2,6 million. The streaming platform reached over 500.000. The first semifinal with Finnish KAJ representing Sweden got 1,5 million viewers with an average of 808.000. The second semifinal with Finland's Erika Vikman did better with 1,6 million viewers and an average of 930.000. Meanwhile Yle has announced the UMK 2026 will take place again i Tampere on February 28, 2026.