| Event | Date | Time |
| Submissions open | 31/05/2025 | 13:00 |
| Submission deadline | 05/07/2025 | 23:59 |
| Semi 1 opens | 07/07/2025 | 20:00 |
| Semi 2 opens | 11/07/2025 | 20:00 |
| Semi 1 voting closes | 14/07/2025 | 23:59 |
| Semi 3 opens | 15/07/2025 | 20:00 |
| Semi 2 voting closes | 18/07/2025 | 23:59 |
| Semi 3 voting closes | 22/07/2025 | 23:59 |
| Qualifier reveal | 23/07/2025 | 20:00 |
| Final opens | 24/07/2025 | 20:00 |
| Final voting closes | 31/07/2025 | 23:59 |
| Author reveal | 01/08/2025 | 20:00 |
| Voting day 1 | 02/08/2025 | 20:00 |
| Voting day 2 | 03/08/2025 | 20:00 |
Schedule subject to change! All times CEST.
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