Ballon d'Or 2025: Live event time (IST), contenders, live streaming details

The world of football will converge in Paris on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, as the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony lights up the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet. A glittering celebration of football excellence, the night will not only crown the best male and female footballers of the 2024/25 season but also honour achievers across multiple categories, from leadership and goalscoring brilliance to humanitarian impact. 

The Prestige of the Ballon d’Or

First introduced in 1956 by France Football, the Ballon d’Or has grown into the most prestigious individual accolade in the sport. While legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set the benchmark with over a decade of dominance, the stage has recently welcomed new heroes. Manchester City’s midfield maestro Rodri etched his name into history by claiming the 2024 award, proving that the honour now belongs to a wider generation of footballing greats.

 

A Modern Collaboration

Since 2024, the award has been co-organised by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, ensuring a blend of tradition and modernity in the ceremony. The voting process remains rooted in its legacy, with journalists worldwide casting their votes to decide football’s finest.

Ballon d'Or 2025 Contenders

Men’s 

Player	Club
Ousmane Dembele	PSG
Gianluigi Donnarumma	PSG
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid
Desire Doue	PSG
Denzel Dumfries	Inter Milan
Serhou Guirassy	Borussia Dortmund
Erling Haaland	Man City
Viktor Gyokeres	Arsenal
Achraf Hakimi	PSG
Harry Kane	Bayern Munich
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia	PSG
Robert Lewandowski	Barcelona
Alexis Mac Allister	Liverpool
Lautaro Martinez	Inter Milan
Scott McTominay	Napoli
Kylian Mbappe	Real Madrid
Nuno Mendes	PSG
Joao Neves	PSG
Pedri	Barcelona
Cole Palmer	Chelsea
Michael Olise	Bayern Munich
Raphinha	Barcelona
Declan Rice	Arsenal
Fabian Ruiz	PSG
Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool
Vinicius Jr	Real Madrid
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool
Florian Wirtz	Liverpool
Vitinha	PSG
Lamine Yamal	Barcelona

 

Women’s 

Player	Club
Sandy Baltimore	Chelsea
Barbra Banda	Orlando Pride
Aitana Bonmati	Barcelona
Lucy Bronze	Chelsea
Mariona Caldentey	Arsenal
Klara Buhl	Bayern Munich
Sofia Cantore	Washington Spirit
Steph Catley	Arsenal
Melchie Dumornay	Lyon
Temwa Chawinga	Kansas City Current
Emily Fox	Arsenal
Cristiana Girelli	Juventus
Esther Gonzalez	Gotham FC
Caroline Graham Hansen	Barcelona
Hannah Hampton	Chelsea
Pernille Harder	Bayern Munich
Patri Guijarro	Barcelona
Amanda Gutierres	Palmeiras
Lindsey Heaps	Lyon
Chloe Kelly	Arsenal
Frida Maanum	Arsenal
Marta	Orlando Pride
Clara Mateo	Paris FC
Ewa Pajor	Barcelona
Claudia Pina	Barcelona
Alexia Putellas	Barcelona
Alessia Russo	Arsenal
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd	Chelsea
Caroline Weir	Real Madrid
Leah Williamson	Arsenal

Ballon d'Or 2025: Live streaming and telecast details

When will the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony take place? 

The Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September 23.

 

What time will the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony begin? 

The Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony will begin at 12:30 AM IST (September 23).

 

What will be the venue for the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony? 

The Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony will be held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

 

Where to watch the live telecast of the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony in India? 

The live telecast of the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.

 

Where to watch the live streaming of the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony in India? 

The live streaming of the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India.