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where to watch ballon dor ceremony

You can watch the Ballon d’Or ceremony through official TV broadcasters in your country and via free live streams provided by organizers and partner media platforms.

Main ways to watch

  • The ceremony is usually held in Paris (recent editions at the Théâtre du Châtelet) and broadcast worldwide on partner sports channels.
  • Many regions have specific rights holders (for example, DAZN in parts of Europe, beIN Sports in many Middle Eastern and Asian countries, and various local sports channels).
  • In countries without a listed TV partner, the event is commonly streamed live on the official Ballon d’Or website in the video section.

Free live streams

  • Recent editions have been streamed free on the French outlet L’Équipe’s platforms (their TV channel, website, and often their YouTube channel), making it accessible even outside France in many cases.
  • Official or partner streams can also appear on major football media platforms’ sites with live blogs and embedded players on the day of the ceremony.
  • Some broadcasters in the United States have offered full live coverage via CBS Sports Golazo and Paramount+ as part of their soccer packages.

If you’re in North America or Europe

  • In the USA, recent guidance has pointed viewers to Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo as primary streaming options, with full ceremony coverage and studio analysis.
  • In Europe, a mix of national sports channels (for example, DAZN in Germany and Switzerland, Movistar in Spain, Sport TV in Portugal, and others) typically show the ceremony live.
  • France often carries the event on L’Équipe’s TV channel and digital platforms, which can double as a free option where geo‑restrictions allow.

Practical step‑by‑step

  1. Check your local sports channels’ schedule (especially DAZN, beIN, Sky‑type channels, CBS/Paramount+, or ESPN‑style networks depending on your country) around the announced ceremony date and time.
  1. Visit the official Ballon d’Or or France Football/L’Équipe websites on the day; look for a “live” or “videos” section for the free stream link where available.
  1. If your country is not explicitly listed by broadcasters, default to the official website stream, which has historically been offered in such cases.

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