The much-anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony has been scheduled to take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, according to an official announcement by the organisers.
France Football, the body responsible for the globally renowned accolade, confirmed that the grand event will return to its iconic venue at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. This marks a continued tradition of honouring football’s elite in the French capital.
As football enthusiasts around the world gear up for the 69th edition of the awards, this year’s ceremony promises a night filled with glitz, surprises, and celebration. Top players, coaches, and football legends will grace the event, eagerly awaiting the announcement of winners across various competitive categories.
Among the highly anticipated honours are the Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or, the Kopa Trophy for the best U-21 player, the Yashin Trophy awarded to the finest goalkeeper, and the Gerd Müller Trophy given to the highest goal scorer of the season.
The wait is over! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/w4WnKPKR0s
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) May 19, 2025
The 2024/2025 football season has delivered a wealth of unforgettable performances from both established stars and emerging talents across Europe and beyond. This has set the stage for a tightly contested race for football’s most prestigious individual titles.
While the official list of nominees is yet to be released, organisers disclosed that the announcement will follow the conclusion of major domestic and international competitions later this summer.
As anticipation builds, fans and analysts alike are already speculating on which footballers have made the strongest case for glory on the Paris stage this September.
The 6️⃣9️⃣th ceremony of the Ballon d’Or
📍 Paris, Théâtre du Châtelet
📅 September, 22nd 2025@UEFA #ballondor pic.twitter.com/6fkV7BhUNT
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) May 19, 2025