Eurovision Song Contest - Fans Club Game 17

The 17th edition of Eurovision Song Contest - Fans Club Game was organised in Arena Kombëtare, Tirana, Albania, following the country's victory in 16th edition of the contest in Bratislava with the song "Palinë" by ANDRRA.

It was the very first show held by the Albanian broadcaster. All of the ceremonies were hosted by two presenters: an Albanian represantative on Eurovision Song Contest 2017 - Eugent Bushpepa, and an actress of Albanian descent - Eliza Dushku.

Format
Due to slightly decreased interest in the contest, its format has been changed back to 2 semi-finals. Apart from those, the show consisted also of the Second Chance round and the Grand Final. Countries that participated, just like before, could come from both geographical and historical Europe, with only one special guest(in this edition - South Korea). Same voting system; each country had a set of points from 1-8, 10 and 12 to give. The songs chosen could be original, found and selected by players themselves, as well as the ones, which previously had taken part in Eurovision Song Contest. The running order random, after a randomization personally held by a creator of the contest.

Semi-final 1
Twenty three countries participated in the first semi-final. Fifteen highlighted participants qualified for the Grand Final and next three, for Second Chance.

Semi-final 2
Twenty three countries participated in the second semi-final. Fifteen highlighted participants qualified for the Grand Final and next three, for Second Chance.

Second Chance
Two highlighted countries will qualify for the Grand Final. The poll however remained unsolved and the supervisor had to make another one, this time strictly between North Macedonia, The Netherlands and Russia, with one of them eventually advancing to the Grand Final.

The Grand Final
32 countries participate in the final, with all 46 participating countries eligible to vote.