2025 Ballon d’Or Ceremony Kicks Off in Paris Tonight

PARIS, France – The 69th Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place tonight, September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet, where football’s biggest stars will gather to celebrate the sport’s most prestigious awards.

First presented in 1956, the Ballon d’Or honors outstanding individual players, teams, and coaches from around the world. This year, winners will be announced in multiple categories, including the Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or, the Kopa Trophy for best under-21 player, and the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper.

The ceremony begins at 9 PM local time, with a strong lead-up of anticipation as fans await the announcement of the best male and female players of the past season. Contenders for the men’s award include Ousmane Dembele, while the women’s competition sees fierce competition among Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, and Mariona Caldentey.

Earlier in the evening, organizers released the results for players finishing 11th to 30th in the women’s voting. Notable names include Claudia Pina from Barcelona and Marta from the Orlando Pride.

The ranking reveals have already generated excitement and speculation about who will take home the coveted trophies. As the night progresses, real-time updates will share results and reactions as they unfold on the grand stage.

With so much history and prestige, football enthusiasts worldwide are eager to see who will be honored this year in the heart of Paris.