Eurovision suffers on YouTube and RTVE’s alternative fails to compete in audiences
In the absence of the publication of official international television audience data to verify the extent to which Eurovision has suffered this reputation and participation crisis, the 2026 edition already shows a first sign of wear in its digital broadcasts. The final held this Saturday in Vienna lost viewership on YouTube compared to the previous year, while RTVE also failed to fill the gap left by the festival with La casa de la música, its major alternative bet for Saturday night.