The 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place Monday, 22 September 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, with France Football once again presenting men’s and women’s top honors alongside the Kopa (U21), Yashin (goalkeeper), Gerd Müller (striker) and other awards. Shortlists were released on 7 August 2025, with the show brought forward to September this year.
2016 Ballon dOr
When and how to watch: Broadcasters vary by region, but UEFA has published a global guide for TV and streaming partners ahead of Monday’s show.
Favourites and storylines to watch
- Men’s Ballon d’Or: A number of outlets tip Ousmane Dembélé after a prolific, trophy-laden season, with Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Mohamed Salah also heavily discussed among contenders. (As ever, the award is based on the 2024–25 season, not the calendar year.) (Eurosport)
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Arsenal headline the nominees with seven players on the 30-name list, setting up an intriguing race for the sport’s top individual prize.
How voting works: Ballon d’Or winners are chosen by a jury of international journalists (with separate juries for the women’s award), evaluating individual brilliance, team success and fair play over the 2024–25 season window. (SI)
Key details at a glance
- Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
- Venue: Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
- Organizer: France Football
- Nominees announced: 7 August 2025
- Awards on the night: Men’s & Women’s Ballon d’Or, Kopa Trophy, Yashin Trophy, Gerd Müller Trophy, plus additional honors.
We’ll know soon enough whether PSG’s stars cap their season with the sport’s biggest individual accolade—or whether a late surge from Premier League or La Liga standouts swings the vote at the last. Until then, the stage (and the spotlight) belongs to Paris.
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