How to watch 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony

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As football’s most prestigious evening unfolds at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris tonight, Liverpool supporters across the globe will be watching with particular interest as Mohamed Salah bids for his first Ballon d’Or.

The Egyptian King has never had a stronger case for the coveted prize, with his record-breaking season helping deliver Liverpool’s 20th Premier League title.

The ceremony begins at 8:00 PM CET (7:00 PM BST, 2:00 PM EDT) on Monday, September 22, and for the first time in years, a Liverpool player appears genuinely in contention for football’s ultimate individual accolade.

After eight seasons of consistently world-class performances at Anfield, Salah believes this year represents his “best chance” to claim the Ballon d’Or.

His numbers speak for themselves – 34 goals and 23 assists across 52 appearances in all competitions, spearheading Liverpool’s Premier League triumph under Arne Slot’s guidance.

The 33-year-old’s domestic dominance reached historic proportions, becoming the first player in Premier League history to sweep the major individual awards in a single season.

Salah claimed the Football Writers’ Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, Golden Boot, and Playmaker of the Year – a clean sweep no player has achieved before.

However, Salah faces stiff competition from Paris Saint-Germain’s treble winners, particularly Ousmane Dembélé, who leads most bookmakers’ odds.

The Frenchman’s 43 goal contributions in 44 Ligue 1 and Champions League games helped PSG secure their maiden European Cup, along with domestic titles

Lamine Yamal represents another significant threat, with his 18 goals and 25 assists helping secure La Liga and Copa del Rey success.

There are several viewing options available globally.

The ceremony is being broadcast live and free on L’Équipe’s official YouTube channel, providing universal access to the event.

In the United Kingdom, the ceremony is available on TNT Sports and discovery+, though these require subscriptions.

US viewers can watch via Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo, with the streaming beginning at 2:00 PM EDT for red carpet coverage and 3:00 PM EDT for the main ceremony.

Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit is serving as host alongside presenter Kate Scott.

Should Salah manage to get an unlikely win, it will be Africa’s first Ballon d’Or since George Weah.

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