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Melodifestivalen Draws 2.5 Million Viewers, Outshines Vasaloppet

The Melodifestival train continues to roll over other programs – 2.5 million saw the fifth semifinal. Second on the list is Vasaloppet, which 1.3 million sat in front of over the weekend.

» Published: March 03 2025 at 13:20

Melodifestivalen Draws 2.5 Million Viewers, Outshines Vasaloppet
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1. Melodifestivalen, qualifying round 5 (SVT1, Saturday) 2,538,000

2. Vasaloppet (SVT1, Sunday) 1,310,000

3. Antiques (SVT1, Thursday) 1,237,000

4. The Wall (SVT1, Friday) 1,085,000

5. Carina Bergfeldt (SVT1, Friday) 1,050,000

6. Winter Studio (SVT1, Sunday) 980,000

7. Dream Homes (SVT1, Monday) 951,000

8. World Championship, cross-country skiing (TV6, Sunday) 856,000

9. Sweden's Master Chef (TV4, Wednesday) 753,000

10. Against All Odds – the Relay (SVT1, Sunday) 734,000

Measurement period 24/2–2/3 2025. No news programs, "Sportnytt" or programs under ten minutes are included on the list. Source: MMS.

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