Ballon d’Or 2025 Live Streaming: Watch the awards ceremony on TV and OTT in India, with full details, nominees, and predictions.
Ballon d'Or 2025 Live Streaming: The 69th France Football Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony will be held on September 23, 2025, at the Theatre du Chatalet in Paris. The elite event will crown footballers of the year, with awards given out for both men and women.
This year is a record edition, with the same number of awards for men and women, such as Best Player, Young Player, Goalkeeper, Top Scorer, Coach, and a new Socrates Award, which will honor humanitarian contributions.
The event will include a 30-name shortlist for both men and women, showcasing the world's best football stars.
Some of the top names for the men's award are Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid), and Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid). Some other prominent nominees are Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and Achraf Hakimi, demonstrating a combination of goal-scoring ability, consistency, and worldwide appeal.
For women's category, superstars like Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona), Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona), Marta (Orlando Pride), and Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal) are in the fray. The list indicates increasing depth and competitiveness of women's football globally.
Indian fans can watch the Ballon d'Or 2025 awards ceremony live on Sony Sports Network. Viewers can also watch it live stream on SonyLIV's website and app, following each announcement and celebration in the comfort of their own home. The broadcast is at 12:30 AM IST on September 23, 2025.
In India, the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network. Watchers can tune into Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD channels for full coverage.
Audience members can watch the ceremony online in real-time on the SonyLIV app and website, with smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs able to view. Subscribers have access to real-time updates, highlights, and exclusive interviews straight from Paris.
As a result of recent performances and overall contribution in local and global competitions, Ousmane Dembélé (PSG and France), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona and Spain), and Pedri (Barcelona and Spain) are the favorite candidates to receive the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or.
Other candidates of note are Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Mohamed Salah, but the current momentum is with Dembélé, Yamal, and Pedri.
Disclaimer: The following predictions are founded on player form, historical performance, and expert views. Winners may vary. Watchers are encouraged to watch the ceremony live for official declarations.
