Eurovision 2026: Can Delta Goodrem Finally Claim the Crown for Australia?

• Australia’s very own pop royalty, Delta Goodrem is performing at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna this Saturday, May 16. 
• Delta is performing a powerful original track titled "Eclipse". A ballad about being in the right place at the right time. 
• Eurovision 2026 is taking place in Vienna, Austria, at the Wiener Stadthalle.
• Eurovision 2026 betting odds: Delta is a serious heavyweight, currently sitting as the fifth favourite to win the entire contest with an 8% chance.
• Australia has never won Eurovision - our maiden flag is still elusive, but Dami Im came closest with a second-place finish in 2016 and our good mate Guy Sebastian has competed before. 

Eurovision 2026: Can Delta Goodrem Finally Claim the Crown for Australia?

Kick the footy to the side for a moment and break out the sequins and spirit fingers; because we’re sending our biggest weapon yet (outside of Kylie Minogue and Reece Walsh) to the world stage.

Delta isn’t a wildcard pick or a hopeful newcomer; she’s a certified icon with more than two decades in the industry and a trophy cabinet bursting with ARIA Awards.

According to the latest Eurovision 2026 betting odds, she’s a genuine chance to ’Eclipse the competition.

Who Is Competing for Australia in Eurovision?

While there’s always speculation, SBS confirmed that Delta Goodrem was internally selected to represent the green and gold in 2026. She follows in the footsteps of legends like Guy Sebastian and Dami Im, but with a global career that has already seen her write for icons like Celine Dion, Delta brings elite experience to Austria.

Let’s just say, Vienna waits for Delta. 

What Will Delta Perform at Eurovision?

The question on every Aussie’s lips has been answered: Delta will perform her powerful new single, Eclipse. The track is a cinematic masterpiece, blending her signature classical piano motifs with a soaring, anthemic crescendo designed to ignite the arena.

We think it’s the perfect genre for her to showcase that unmatched vocal restraint and powerhouse range.

Has Australia Won Eurovision Before?

We’re still chasing that maiden flag, but we’ve come frustratingly close. Since our debut in 2015, Australia has finished in the top 10 five times.

• 2015: Guy Sebastian finished fifth with "Tonight Again".
• 2016: Dami Im scored our best result to date, finishing second with "Sound of Silence".
• Recent Years: After a few tough years of non-qualifications (sorry Shannon Noll - What About Me didn’t quite land internationally) Delta is widely tipped to return Australia to the top of the leaderboard.

Eurovision 2026 Betting Odds and Aussie Specials

Delta Goodrem is currently the favourite to win the second semi-final with a massive 92% confidence rating. In the outright winner market, she sits in second place, trailing only the Finns.

For punters looking to back our girl, the Eurovision Australia Specials at Sportsbet are where the real action is. You’ll find:

• Outright Winner Markets: Can Delta pull off the ultimate away-win?
• Top Five and Top 10 Finishes: Backing the consistency of our pop queen.
• Novelty Specials: Will Delta perform at a grand piano? (We think it’s a near certainty).

With the competition running from 12 May to 16 May 2026, the countdown is officially on. Delta is our best shot in years, and the market confidence is electric. Let’s get her across the line!

How to Watch Eurovision 2026 in Australia

SBS is once again the exclusive Australian home for all the sequins, key changes, and wind machines of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.

You can catch every performance from Vienna live on free-to-air television or stream it at your convenience.

For the true die-hards willing to brave the early hours to support Delta, SBS will broadcast the semi-finals and the Grand Final live:

• Semi-final 1: Wednesday, 13 May at 5:00am AEST.
• Semi-final 2 (Delta's Performance): Friday, 15 May at 5:00am AEST.
• Grand Final: Sunday, 17 May at 5:00am AEST.