The event starts at 8 p.m. ET and is live from coast-to-coast (so that’s a 5 p.m. start for you West Coasters.) It’s a three-hour event, so that means the winner won’t be announced until 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.

The American Idol 2025 finale is set to take place on 18 May 2025. It’s not just the Top 3 contestants who will be performing on the big night, the show will also welcome a number of special guests who will be performing.

The "American Idol" Final 3 have been chosen. Here's who's in the Top 3 on "American Idol," when the finale comes on and how to watch "American Idol."