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Ballon d’Or 2025: Full Nominees List, Ceremony Details, and How to Watch Football’s Biggest Awards Night
The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony is set to take centre stage on September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, honouring the best men’s and women’s players in the world. Co-organised by France Football magazine and UEFA, the Golden Ball is widely considered football’s highest individual honour.
Since its inception in 1956, the award has evolved from recognising only European players to celebrating global talent. Legends like Lionel Messi (8 titles) and Cristiano Ronaldo (5 titles) have dominated the history books, but 2025 promises a new chapter.
When and Where to Watch Ballon d’Or 2025
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
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Time: 8 PM BST / 3 PM ET / 12:30 AM IST
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Venue: Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
Broadcast & Streaming:
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UK: Ballon d’Or official website (ballondor.com/en/videos)
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US: CBS
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India: SonyLIV
Fans worldwide will be tuning in as football royalty gathers under one roof.
Ballon d’Or 2025 Men’s Nominees
The men’s shortlist is packed with superstars, including Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid), and Harry Kane (Bayern Munich). Veterans like Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah join rising stars such as Lamine Yamal and Désiré Doué.
This blend of established legends and breakout talents highlights football’s generational shift.
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Ballon d’Or 2025 Women’s Nominees
On the women’s side, Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona) and Alexia Putellas (Barcelona) lead a star-studded lineup alongside Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride), and Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich).
The list also celebrates emerging names like Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid) and Vicky López (Barcelona), reflecting the rapid rise of women’s football on the global stage.
Other Awards to Watch
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Kopa Trophy (Best U21 Player): Nominees include Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal and Palmeiras talent Estêvão.
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Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Contenders include Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), and Alisson Becker (Liverpool).
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Gerd Müller Trophy: Awarded to the top goalscorer of the season.
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Socrates Award: Recognizes humanitarian contributions by footballers.
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Club of the Year & Coach of the Year: Honoring the best teams and managers in both men’s and women’s football.
With Messi and Ronaldo’s dominance fading, this year’s awards could officially mark the rise of football’s next era. Fans are especially eager to see if Bellingham or Mbappé can finally secure the crown, and whether Bonmatí will cement her status as the face of women’s football.
