Ballon d’Or 2025: Date, Time, Venue, Live Streaming and Full List of Nominees
The stage is set for football’s most prestigious individual honor — the Ballon d’Or 2025. The glittering awards ceremony will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, celebrating the best players, coaches, and contributors to the game.
For the very first time, the 2025 edition will feature an equal number of awards for men’s and women’s football, reflecting the growing recognition of the women’s game on the global stage. Alongside the traditional Ballon d’Or awards, fans can also look forward to honors for the best young player, goalkeeper, top scorer, coach, and the Socrates Award — a humanitarian prize that highlights contributions beyond the pitch.
When and Where is Ballon d’Or 2025?
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
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Venue: Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
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Time: 9:00 PM CET (12:30 AM IST, Tuesday, September 23)
How to Watch Ballon d’Or 2025 Live
Fans across the globe can witness football’s grand night live:
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TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
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Live Streaming: SonyLiv
Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees
Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees 2025
Some of the biggest names in football will battle it out for the men’s crown, including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, and Vinícius Júnior. The full list of nominees:
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Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
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Ousmane Dembélé (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
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Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, PSG/Manchester City)
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Désiré Doué (France, PSG)
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Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, Inter)
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Serhou Guirassy (Guinea, Borussia Dortmund)
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Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden, Sporting CP/Arsenal)
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Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
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Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, PSG)
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Harry Kane (England, Bayern)
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia, Napoli/PSG)
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Robert Lewandowski (Poland, Barcelona)
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Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina, Liverpool)
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Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter)
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Kylian Mbappé (France, Real Madrid)
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Scott McTominay (Scotland, Napoli)
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Nuno Mendes (Portugal, PSG)
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João Neves (Portugal, PSG)
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Michael Olise (France, Bayern)
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Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea)
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Pedri (Spain, Barcelona)
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Raphinha (Brazil, Barcelona)
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Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)
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Fabián Ruiz (Spain, PSG)
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Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
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Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands, Liverpool)
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Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
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Vitinha (Portugal, PSG)
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Florian Wirtz (Germany, Leverkusen/Liverpool)
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Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees 2025
The women’s shortlist features stars like Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Caroline Graham Hansen, and Barbra Banda. Here’s the complete list:
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Sandy Baltimore (France, Chelsea)
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Barbra Banda (Zambia, Orlando Pride)
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Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona)
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Lucy Bronze (England, Chelsea)
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Klara Bühl (Germany, Bayern)
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Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Arsenal)
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Sofia Cantore (Italy, Juventus/Washington Spirit)
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Steph Catley (Australia, Arsenal)
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Temwa Chawinga (Malawi, Kansas City)
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Melchie Dumornay (Haiti, OL Lyon)
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Emily Fox (USA, Arsenal)
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Cristiana Girelli (Italy, Juventus)
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Esther González (Spain, Gotham FC)
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Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
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Patri Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona)
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Amanda Gutierres (Brazil, Palmeiras)
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Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
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Pernille Harder (Denmark, Bayern)
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Lindsey Heaps (USA, OL Lyon)
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Chloe Kelly (England, Man City/Arsenal)
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Frida Maanum (Norway, Arsenal)
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Marta (Brazil, Orlando Pride)
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Clara Mateo (France, Paris FC)
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Ewa Pajor (Poland, Barcelona)
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Clàudia Pina (Spain, Barcelona)
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Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona)
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Alessia Russo (England, Arsenal)
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Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Sweden, Chelsea)
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Caroline Weir (Scotland, Real Madrid)
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Leah Williamson (England, Arsenal)
What to Expect
With football icons, legends, and rising stars all under one roof, the Ballon d’Or 2025 promises drama, glamour, and history-making moments. The spotlight will be firmly on whether Mbappé, Haaland, or Bellingham can claim the men’s crown — while in the women’s category, Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas are once again the names to watch.
This year’s ceremony is more than an awards night — it is a celebration of football’s global growth and equality, with men’s and women’s football finally receiving equal recognition.