The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on Monday, September 22, at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, marking one of the most important nights on the global soccer calendar. The event, which is expected to kick off at 7:00 p.m. BST, seeks to crown the best players of the 2024/25 season. Unlike previous years, where Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the podium, this edition promises to be one of the most competitive, with a new generation of talent ready to take over.
The nominees for the men’s and women’s awards represent the best in football today. In the men’s category, the spotlight is on players such as Ousmane Dembélé, who had a spectacular season with Paris Saint-Germain, and FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal. Other notable names on the list include Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland. In the women’s category, elite players such as Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas face competition from stars such as Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson.
In addition to the main awards, the gala will recognize excellence in other areas of the sport. The Kopa Trophy will be awarded to the best Under-21 player, the Yashin Trophy to the best goalkeeper, and the Johan Cruyff Trophy to the best coach. Other awards include the Gerd Müller Trophy for the top scorer, the Club of the Year award (both men’s and women’s), and the Socrates Award to recognize the humanitarian work of a footballer.
The ceremony will be broadcast live worldwide, so fans can follow every moment closely. In the United Kingdom, coverage will be provided by TNT Sports, while in the United States it will be available on Paramount+. For those looking for a free option, L’Équipe’s official YouTube channel will offer a live stream. This year, with the anticipation of a new winner, the gala promises to be one of the most dramatic and exciting in recent years.
The gala can be viewed on various television channels and platforms:
The official list announced by France Football includes 30 world-class players, with favorites such as Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé. Some of the leading candidates are:
Each edition of the Ballon d’Or recognizes several categories, including:
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