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Ballon d’Or 2025: Date, Time, Venue, Nominees, Live Streaming and All You Need To Know

The countdown is on for the Ballon d’Or 2025. Notably, the Ballon d’Or trophy is considered to be football’s most prestigious individual honor. With Champions League stars and international heroes all in contention, this year’s ceremony promises one of the most competitive fields in recent memory.

We have entered a new chapter in football history – one without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominating the conversation. For nearly two decades, the duo shaped the award’s legacy, winning a combined 13 titles between them. Messi’s record eight triumphs included an unforgettable streak of four in a row from 2009 to 2012, while Ronaldo’s five cemented his place among the game’s greats.

Now, it is no longer about Messi vs Ronaldo, but about a fresh generation of stars. The spotlight has shifted to Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal, widely regarded as the frontrunner, and PSG’s Ousmane Dembele, who has enjoyed a standout season in France.

𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐍 𝐃'𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 🤩🤩🤩

No leaks so far, and several players have good odds of winning it… It’s going to be exciting until the very last second 👀

𝙃𝒂𝙡𝒍 𝒐𝙛 𝙛𝒂𝙢𝒆:

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
🇳🇱 Johan Cruyff… pic.twitter.com/kGrCw3nCZe
— 433 (@433) September 21, 2025

When Is the Ballon d’Or 2025?

The ceremony will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025.

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Where Is the Ballon d’Or 2025 Ceremony Happening?

As tradition dictates, the ceremony will be staged at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. The iconic venue will provide a glamorous backdrop for football’s biggest awards night.

What Time Does the Ballon d’Or 2025 Start?

The ceremony will kick off with the red carpet at 2 p.m. ET, followed by the main ceremony at 3 p.m. ET.

Where To Watch Ballon d’Or 2025 Live?

Fans can watch the ceremony live exclusively on Paramount+.

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What Awards Will Be Presented at Ballon d’Or 2025 Ceremony?

The Ceremony will feature equal awards in the men’s and women’s categories for the first time in history. Honors include:

Ballon d’Or (Best Men’s Player)
Ballon d’Or Féminin (Best Women’s Player)
Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player)
Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)
Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer)
Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year
Socrates Award (Humanitarian contribution)

Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees (Men)

30 players have been nominated for Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025:

Player	Nationality
Jude Bellingham	England
Ousmane Dembele	France
Gianluigi Donnarumma	Italy
Desire Doue	France
Denzel Dumfries	Netherlands
Serhou Guirassy	Guinea
Viktor Gyokeres	Sweden
Erling Haaland	Norway
Achraf Hakimi	Morocco
Harry Kane	England
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia	Georgia
Lamine Yamal	Spain
Robert Lewandowski	Poland
Alexis Mac Allister	Argentina
Lautaro Martinez	Argentina
Kylian Mbappe	France
Scott McTominay	England
Nuno Mendes	Portugal
Joao Neves	Portugal
Michael Olise	France
Cole Palmer	England
Pedri	Spain
Declan Rice	England
Fabian Ruiz	Spain
Raphinha	Brazil
Mohamed Salah	Egypt
Virgil van Dijk	Netherlands
Vinicius Jr.	Brazil
Vitinha	Portugal
Florian Wirtz	Germany

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Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees (Women)

30 players have been nominated for Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025:

Player	Nationality
Sandy Baltimore	France
Barbara Banda	Zambia
Aitana Bonmati	Spain
Lucy Bronze	England
Klara Buhl	Germany
Mariona Caldentey	Spain
Sofia Cantore	Italy
Steph Catley	Australia
Temwa Chawinga	Malawi
Melchie Dumornay	Haiti
Emily Fox	USA
Cristiana Girella	Italy
Esther Gonzalez	Spain
Caroline Graham Hansen	Norway
Patri Guijarro	Spain
Amanda Gutierres	Brazil
Hannah Hampton	England
Pernille Harder	Denmark
Lindsey Heaps	USA
Chloe Kelly	England
Frida Leonhardsen Maanum	Norway
Marta	Brazil
Clara Mateo	France
Ewa Pajor	Poland
Claudia Pina	Spain
Alexia Putellas	Spain
Alessia Russo	England
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd	Sweden
Caroline Weir	Scotland
Leah Williamson	England

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