how long is the ballon d or ceremony

The Ballon d'Or ceremony usually lasts around two hours from start to finish, though it can run a bit longer depending on speeches, performances, and extra award segments.

Typical duration

• Most recent editions are described as “about two hours” for the full show, from opening to the final Ballon d'Or presentation.

• Live broadcasts and watchalongs often block off roughly a two-hour window as well, sometimes slightly more to cover pre- and post-show chatter.

Why it can vary

• Multiple awards are given (men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or, Kopa, Yashin, and others), which can add time with walk-ups and short presentations.

• Musical performances, video tributes, and longer winner speeches can push the ceremony beyond the “standard” runtime.

Recent scheduling context

• For 2025, the ceremony is scheduled to start at 20:00 CET in Paris, with broadcasters planning an evening block that effectively spans a couple of hours around that time slot.

So if you’re planning to watch, expect to sit down for roughly a two-hour show, and allow a little extra in case things overrun.

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