The long-awaited 2025 Ballon d’Or gala will be held on Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. The event, which will kick off at 9:00 p.m. CET (local time), will be one of the most important nights in world football. It is expected to be an exciting ceremony, with new awards and a list of nominees that includes the biggest stars of the last season.
Expectations for the men’s Ballon d’Or are high, with PSG striker Ousmane Dembélé as the favorite. His impressive performance, with 33 goals and 13 assists, was key to his team winning the UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1. However, FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, who also had a stellar season winning LaLiga and the Copa del Rey, cannot be ruled out.
The ceremony will not only honor the best male and female soccer players, but will also present other important awards. These include the Kopa Trophy for the best young player, the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper, the Gerd Müller Trophy for the top scorer, and the Johan Cruyff Trophy for the best coach. The best clubs will also be recognized, and the Socrates Award for humanitarian contributions will be presented.
The list of nominees includes such luminaries as Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé. However, according to press reports, Real Madrid may once again be absent from the event, as it was in the 2024 edition. Fans in the United States will be able to watch the live broadcast starting at 3:00 p.m. ET via the Paramount+ platform.
With new awards and strong candidates, this year’s ceremony promises to be one of the most memorable. As the soccer world waits to find out the winners, the rivalry between young talents and established stars adds an unprecedented level of excitement. Don’t miss the opportunity to see who will be crowned the best in world soccer.
PARIS (FRANCE), 22/09/2025.- These are the times around the world to watch the start of the 2025 Ballon d'Or gala this Monday, September 22, from the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. Composition by Noé YACTAYO for Depor with photos from the AFP agency belonging to Franck Fire (l) and Paul ELLIS (r)
Ballon d’Or 2025 official date and time
- Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
- Location: Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
- Time in Spain: 9:00 p.m. (peninsular time)
- Time in Mexico (Mexico City): 2:00 p.m.
- Time in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador: 3:00 p.m.
- Time in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Time in the United States (Miami): 3:00 p.m. / (Los Angeles): 12:00 p.m.
The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony takes place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, celebrating the best football player in the world. (Photo: Getty Images)
How to watch the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony on television
| COUNTRY / REGION | TV CHANNEL / STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, HBO Max, Mega TV, DAZN. Also on the official social media accounts of L’Équipe and France Football. |
| Mexico | TNT Sports, HBO Max, TUDN, VIX, Canal 9, Claro Sports, and Pluto TV. |
| Argentina, Chile, rest of South America | ESPN (North and South), Disney Plus+ Premium. |
| United States and Puerto Rico | CBS Sports Golazo Network, Paramount+, L’Equipe YouTube. |
| Online | L’Équipe official YouTube channel, France Football official social media accounts, and associated media outlets. |
