When Is Ballon d’Or 2025 Ceremony? Date, Schedule, New Awards - All You Need to Know

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The Ballon d’Or 2025, the most prestigious individual award in football, is set to return with a grand style, as the date has been announced for the ceremony along with many new surprises. Like the last few years, the ceremony will once again take place at the historic Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

The 69th edition of the award, organised by UEFA in collaboration with Groupe Amaury, the publishers of France Football and L’Equipe, will be unique as it will not only honour the top players from the 2024-25 season but also showcase an expanded focus on women's football.

As the current season is in its final chapter, several players have emerged as frontrunners for this prestigious award. Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele has had a standout season, scoring 33 goals and providing 10 assists, contributing significantly to PSG's domestic and European campaigns. Barcelona's Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have also been instrumental in their team's performances. Liverpool's Mohamed Salah also remains a strong contender, despite the team's early exit from Champions League.

In the women's category, Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati is a leading candidate, aiming for her third consecutive Ballon d'Or Feminin. Her consistent performances have been pivotal in Barcelona's domestic and European successes.

Ballon d’Or 2025: What’s New in This Year’s Ceremony? How Many Awards Will Be Presented?

This year's Ballon d’Or ceremony will introduce three new awards in the women's football category. These are the Women's Kopa Trophy for the best young player, the Women's Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper and the Women's Gerd Muller Trophy for the top scorer. These additions reflect a commitment to inclusivity and recognition of excellence in women's football.

The ceremony will present a total of twelve awards, including the Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or, the original Kopa and Yashin trophies, the Gerd Muller Trophy, the Johan Cruyff Trophy for coaches, Club of the Year awards for both men's and women's teams and the Socrates Award for humanitarian impact.

Ballon d’Or 2025 Date: When the Ballon d’Or Ceremony Will Take Place? When Will the Nominations Be Announced?

The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025. Like in the past years, the winners will be selected by a panel of 100 respected journalists from top footballing nations, who will assess nominees based on individual brilliance, team success, and sportsmanship. The official list of nominees is expected to be released in August or early September, setting off weeks of global debate and anticipation among football enthusiasts.

This date has been strategically chosen to avoid conflicts with international match schedules, ensuring maximum participation from nominees, particularly in the women’s categories. Like the previous editions of the ceremony, Theatre du Chatelet is expected to host an enhanced broadcast experience for the fans, probably with global streaming platforms like DAZN and beIN Sports if the previous year’s trend follows.