The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is officially set! Organizers have confirmed that this year’s glamorous football celebration will take place on Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris — the iconic venue that has hosted the event in recent years.

In partnership with France Football, UEFA, and L’Équipe, the ceremony will once again honour the best footballers in the world for their performances during the 2024/2025 season.

Since its inception in 1956, the Ballon d’Or has stood as the pinnacle of individual achievement in football, and this year promises to be historic with new awards being introduced for women’s football, including:

🏆 Women’s Kopa Trophy – For the best U21 female player
🧤 Women’s Yashin Trophy – For the best female goalkeeper
⚽ Women’s Gerd Muller Trophy – For the highest-scoring female player

These additions reflect the growing recognition and appreciation for women’s football globally, marking a significant step toward parity in individual honours.

Men’s Ballon d’Or Spotlight: Raphinha and Dembele in the Lead

In what may surprise some fans, early frontrunners for the Men’s Ballon d’Or are Barcelona captain Raphinha and PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé — two players whose performances have taken center stage in club and international football over the past season.

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo no longer dominating the scene as before, the race is wide open — a thrilling development for fans eager to see new names carve out their legacy.

OPINION: A Changing of the Guard – New Stars, New Legacy

The 2025 Ballon d’Or edition is shaping up to be more than just another awards night — it’s a symbolic transition in the world of football. With rising stars like Raphinha and Dembele being recognized, and women’s football earning equal accolades, the sport is evolving into a more inclusive, dynamic, and diverse global celebration.

It’s also worth noting that at least 100 journalists from across the world will cast their votes — a testament to the award’s continued global significance.

So, as September 22 draws near, fans worldwide can prepare for a night where football excellence meets cultural evolution.

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