Ballon d’Or 2025 — Full Details, Schedule and How to Watch
The Ballon d’Or is one of the most prestigious awards in world football, recognizing excellence among players, goalkeepers, coaches, clubs, and others for their performance in the 2024-25 season. The 69th edition brings some new categories, strong favourites, and wide global interest.
Event Schedule — 22 September 2025
While there are no “games” associated with the Ballon d’Or (since it is an awards ceremony rather than a match), here are the key details for the event schedule on 22 September 2025:
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| Date | Monday, 22 September 2025 UEFA.com+2beIN SPORTS+2 |
| Venue | Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, France UEFA.com+2beIN SPORTS+2 |
| Start time (local, Paris / Central European Time) | 21:00 CET beIN SPORTS+2UEFA.com+2 |
| Coverage / red carpet / pre-event | Pre-ceremony coverage will begin earlier; the red carpet and buildup often precede the main event by some hours. CBSSports.com+2UEFA.com+2 |
What Awards Will Be Presented
In 2025, the Ballon d’Or ceremony includes not only the traditional men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards, but several other honours. UEFA.com+2beIN SPORTS+2
Here are the awards categories:
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Ballon d’Or (best male player) UEFA.com+1
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Ballon d’Or Féminin (best female player) UEFA.com+1
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Kopa Trophy (best young player, men) UEFA.com+1
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Women’s Kopa Trophy (best young player, women) UEFA.com+1
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Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper, men) UEFA.com+1
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Women’s Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper, women) UEFA.com+1
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Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer, men) UEFA.com+1
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Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer, women) UEFA.com+1
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Johan Cruyff Trophy (best coach, men and women) UEFA.com+1
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Club of the Year (men and women) UEFA.com+1
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Sócrates Award (for humanitarian and social initiatives) UEFA.com+1
Nominees & Favourites
Some of the leading names nominated (especially in the men’s category) include:
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Ousmane Dembélé BILD+2UEFA.com+2
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Lamine Yamal BILD+2UEFA.com+2
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Mohamed Salah The Independent+2UEFA.com+2
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Others also being considered are players like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and more. UEFA.com+2CBSSports.com+2
On the women’s side, top performers such as Aitana Bonmatí are among the strong contenders. VG+1
How to Watch Ballon d’Or 2025
Here is how you can watch the full ceremony, depending on your location:
| Region / Country | Broadcaster or Platform |
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| Global (general) | UEFA’s official coverage; ballondor.com (includes videos) UEFA.com+1 |
| United States | CBS Sports Golazo Network; Paramount+ CBSSports.com+1 |
| South America (excluding Brazil) | Claro Sports SI+1 |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports SI+1 |
| Bangladesh | Sony Sports Ten 1 UEFA.com+1 |
| Other regions | Depending on local sports broadcasters; many will stream live via official channels (YouTube, network streaming services) SI+2UEFA.com+2 |
Make sure to check the local time conversion for your area. The 21:00 CET start in Paris is key. If you live in a different time zone, adjust accordingly.
Why This Edition Matters
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The 2025 event introduces new categories for women (some equal in number and prestige to men’s awards) such as Women’s Yashin, Women’s Gerd Müller, Women’s Kopa Trophies. UEFA.com+1
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There is strong competition and much debate around who will win, especially among the men’s nominees. CBSSports.com+2VG+2
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Because the period evaluated is the full 2024-25 season, performances in both club and international tournaments are under scrutiny. Wikipedia+1
