Where to Watch the Ballon d'Or: Ceremony Start Time, Live Stream, and Full List of Nominees

The 69th edition of the prestigious Ballon d’Or Gala is set to take place on Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, starting at 20:00 CET. Renowned as football’s most coveted individual honor, the award has been claimed by some of the greatest players in history. Last year, Manchester City’s Rodri claimed the prize, and this season, PSG’s Ousmane Dembele has emerged as the frontrunner following his instrumental role in leading his team to UEFA Champions League triumph in the 2024-25 campaign. Below is everything you need to know to stay up-to-date.

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When Is the 2025 Ballon d'Or Ceremony?

The award night ceremony is set for Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, beginning at 9:00 PM local time (CET).

Which awards will be given out at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony?

• The Men's Ballon d'Or®(best player, 2024/25 season)
• The Women's Ballon d'Or (best player, 2024/25 season)
• The Men's Kopa Trophy (best young player, 2024/25 season)
• The Women's Kopa Trophy (best young player, 2024/25 season)
• The Men's Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper, 2024/25 season)
• The Women's Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper, 2024/25 season)
• The Men's Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer in club/national team, 2024/25 season)
• The Women's Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer in club/national team, 2024/25 season)
• The Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy (best coach in club/national team, 2024/25 season)
• The Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy (best coach in club/national team, 2024/25 season)
• The Men's Club of the Year Trophy
• The Women's Club of the Year Trophy
• Sócrates Award

Who are the nominees for the Men's Ballon d'Or® 2025 awards categories?

Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)

Ousmane Dembélé (France, Paris Saint-Germain)

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain/Manchester City)

Désiré Doué (France, Paris Saint-Germain)

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, Inter)

Serhou Guirassy (Guinea, Borussia Dortmund)

Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden, Sporting CP/Arsenal)

Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)

Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)

Harry Kane (England, Bayern)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia, Napoli/Paris Saint-Germain)

Robert Lewandowski (Poland, Barcelona)

Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina, Liverpool)

Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter)

Kylian Mbappé (France, Real Madrid)

Scott McTominay (Scotland, Napoli)

Nuno Mendes (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)

João Neves (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)

Michael Olise (France, Bayern)

Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea)

Pedri (Spain, Barcelona)

Raphinha (Brazil, Barcelona)

Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)

Fabián Ruiz (Spain, Paris Saint-Germain)

Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)

Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands, Liverpool)

Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)

Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)

Florian Wirtz (Germany, Leverkusen/Liverpool)

Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

Where to watch the Men's Ballon d'Or® 2025 awards on TV

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