48x1 - Semi-final 1

February 7, 2009

The first semi-final was held on 7 February at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg.

48x2 - Semi-final 2

February 14, 2009

The second semi-final was held at the Skellefteå Kraft Arena in Skellefteå on 14 February.

48x3 - Semi-final 3

February 21, 2009

The third semi-final was held on 21 February at the Ejendals Arena in Leksand.

48x5 - Andra Chansen

March 7, 2009

48x6 - Final

March 14, 2009

The final of Melodifestivalen 2009 was held at the Globen arena in Stockholm on 14 March 2009. The favourites to win the contest were Zelmerlöw and Ernman, with the international jury wild card Sofia predicted as most likely to finish last, according to bookmakers.