The 69th edition of the prestigious Ballon d’Or will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The ceremony will celebrate the world’s best footballers across multiple categories for their performances in the 2024/25 season.
Unlike previous editions, this year’s award will not consider performances from the new campaign, making last season’s achievements decisive.
How to Watch
The event will be broadcast live on SuperSport, with Kate Scott and former Chelsea and Netherlands star Ruud Gullit hosting. Last year’s ceremony began at 7:45 PM, though this year’s official start time is yet to be confirmed.
Key Storylines
Men’s Ballon d’Or: PSG’s Champions League triumph could boost Ousmane Dembélé, considered a frontrunner. However, strong individual campaigns from Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Mohamed Salah make the race highly competitive.
Women’s Ballon d’Or: England’s Euro 2025 victory and Arsenal’s Champions League success put Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson in contention, alongside Spain’s trio of Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, and Mariona Caldentey.
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Full List of Nominees
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025
Jude Bellingham, Ousmane Dembélé, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Désiré Doué, Denzel Dumfries, Serhou Guirassy, Viktor Gyökeres, Erling Haaland, Achraf Hakimi, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Robert Lewandowski, Alexis Mac Allister, Lautaro Martínez, Kylian Mbappé, Scott McTominay, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Michael Olise, Cole Palmer, Pedri, Raphinha, Declan Rice, Fabián Ruiz, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Vinícius Júnior, Vitinha, Florian Wirtz, Lamine Yamal.
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025
Sandy Baltimore, Barbra Banda, Aitana Bonmatí, Lucy Bronze, Klara Bühl, Mariona Caldentey, Sofia Cantore, Steph Catley, Temwa Chawinga, Melchie Dumornay, Emily Fox, Cristiana Girelli, Esther González, Caroline Graham Hansen, Patri Guijarro, Amanda Gutierres, Hannah Hampton, Pernille Harder, Lindsey Heaps, Chloe Kelly, Frida Maanum, Marta, Clara Mateo, Ewa Pajor, Clàudia Pina, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Caroline Weir, Leah Williamson.
Men’s Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player)
Ayyoub Bouaddi, Pau Cubarsí, Désiré Doué, Estêvão, Dean Huijsen, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Rodrigo Mora, João Neves, Lamine Yamal, Kenan Yıldız.
Women’s Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player)
Michelle Agyemang, Linda Caicedo, Wieke Kaptein, Vicky López, Claudia Martínez Ovando.
Men’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)
Alisson Becker, Yassine Bounou, Lucas Chevalier, Thibaut Courtois, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Emiliano Martínez, Jan Oblak, David Raya, Matz Sels, Yann Sommer.
Women’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)
Ann-Katrin Berger, Cata Coll, Hannah Hampton, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Daphne van Domselaar.
Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach)
Antonio Conte, Luis Enrique, Hansi Flick, Enzo Maresca, Arne Slot.
Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach)
Sonia Bompastor, Arthur Elias, Justine Madugu, Renée Slegers, Sarina Wiegman.
Men’s Club of the Year Nominees
Barcelona, Botafogo, Chelsea, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain.
Women’s Club of the Year Nominees
Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, OL Lyon, Orlando Pride.
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⚽ The winners will be unveiled on September 22, 2025, in Paris.
