How to watch the Ballon d'Or award ceremony online for free | Ballon d'Or 2025

The world of Football has started counting down to the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony, the most prestigious award in the entire sport. From the heroes of the champions league to the icons of the domestic leagues, this year's ballon d'Or ceremoney is slated to be stacked with supreme talent, making predictions of the winners tougher than ever.

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As the excitement increases, fans across the whole planet are asking one single question - when is the Ballon d'or 2025 award ceremony scheduled to take place?

Ballon d'Or 2025 - All important things you need to know

On which date is the Ballon d'Or 2025 arawd ceremony going to place?

The official date for the Ballon d'or 2025 award ceremony has been officially confirmed- it's set to take place on Monday, 22nd of September 2025 (23rd of September 2025 in India).

Where will the 2025 Ballon d'Or award ceremony take place?

Just like last year, the historic event is once again set to be hosted at Paris' iconic Théâtre du Châtelet, preserving its legacy as the stunning setting for the most prestigious night in football awards.

At what time will the 2025 Ballon d’Or Award Ceremony Start?

Similar to the previous edition which commenced at 7:45 (19:45) PM local time, this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony will also take place at the same time. Fans in India can watch it at 12:30 AM IST.

What are the Key Honors to Be Awarded at the 2025 Ballon d’Or?

The Ballon d’Or has transformed from solely recognizing the top male & female players to embracing a broader celebration of football excellence in all its dimensions.

• Women’s & Men's Ballon d’Or – Awarded to the players who performed at an exception level in the previous season
• Kopa Trophy –  Awarded to the best performing Under-21 player of last season
• Yashin Trophy – Awarded to the best goalkeeper of last season
• Gerd Müller Trophy – Awarded to the top goal-scorer of last season
• Johan Cruyff Trophy – Awarded to the best coach of last season
• Club of the Year – Awarded to the best clubs of last season (Both Men's & Women's)
• Socrates Award – Acknowledging efforts in humanitarian and social impact initiatives

Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees

The nominees were announced on the 7th of August, 2025, showcasing a blend of renowned icons and emerging talents.

Top Men's contenders

Ousmane Dembélé
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Jude Bellingham
Mohamed Salah
Raphinha
Lamine Yamal

Top Women’s Nominees

Lucy Bronze
Alexia Putellas
Aitana Bonmatí
Leah Williamson
Alessia Russo

Who Are the Favorites to win the iconic award?

A number of players are already influencing the conversation surrounding the Ballon d’Or:

• Ousmane Dembélé – experiencing the finest season of his career, leading PSG to a treble.
• Mohamed Salah – a reliable player consistently shining at the highest level.
• Lamine Yamal – the 18-year-old Barcelona wonderkid making history with goals, assists, and silverware.
• Alexia Putellas & Aitana Bonmatí– excelling in women’s football and spearheading Spain’s golden age.

Ballon d’Or 2025: How to Watch

How to watch the award ceremony for free?

Fans in India can tune into the L'Equipe channel on Youtube to watch the entire Ballon d'Or 2025 award ceremony for free. Channel Link - https://www.youtube.com/@lequipe/videos 

How to watch the award ceremony on tv and OTT?

The ceremony will be streamed live across the globe. In India, the Sony Sports Network will broadcast it live on televsion on the Sony Sports Ten 1 SD+HD channels, with live streaming options accessible via the Sony LIV website & application.
As the Brazilian legend Ronaldinho prepares to present the men's award and a rivalry develops between Lamine Yamal & Ousmane Dembele, the 2025 edition of the Ballon d'Or is set to become one of the most exciting one in recent years.

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