THE grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live on U.S. TV for the first time this month.

    The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has reached a deal with Viacom-owned cable network Logo to air the event May 14.

    Eurovision executive Jon Ola Sand said he was “thrilled” the final would be “broadcast live in one of the biggest TV markets for the very first time.”

    The 61st Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Stockholm from May 10 to 14. The Swedish capital previously played host to the competition in 1975 and 2000.

    This year’s event will feature entries from 42 countries — the largest number of competitors since 2011.

    There will be two semi-finals, on May 10 and 12.

    Launched in 2012, Logo is available in nearly 50 million homes.

    Its range of lifestyle programing is primarily aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) viewers.

    Its website describes Eurovision as “the biggest, boldest, campiest music competition on earth.”

    The final will also be streamed in the United States on the network’s website and mobile app.

    (SD-Agencies)