You can watch the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony globally through a mix of official free streams and paid sports broadcasters, with Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network being the key options in the US, and the official Ballon d’Or/France Football platforms plus local TV partners covering most other regions.

Key ways to watch (2025)

  • In the United States, the ceremony is carried live on CBS Sports Golazo Network and streamed on Paramount+ , including red-carpet coverage followed by the main show.
  • The event takes place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday, 22 September 2025 , with the main ceremony starting around 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST / 20:00 CET.
  • Official international broadcast partners are listed by UEFA/France Football, covering Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas through regional sports channels and networks.
  • A free global stream is expected to be available via the official Ballon d’Or / France Football website and digital platforms , according to coverage of the 2025 ceremony.
  • Sports sites and news outlets also provide live blogs, text updates, and highlight clips if you cannot access a full live video stream.

Typical options by region (example)

Exact channels can vary by country, but the pattern for 2025 looks like this.

  • Europe: National sports broadcasters listed as official partners (e.g., major football or pay-TV sports channels), plus digital streams on their apps.
  • North America: Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network in the US; similar rights often held by national sports networks in Canada.
  • Latin America: Major regional sports channels (for example, Claro Sports in several countries) with live TV and app streams.
  • Africa / Middle East / Asia-Pacific: beIN and other regional rights holders in many territories, with coverage on TV and their official streaming platforms.

Because your exact country isn’t specified, the most reliable way to lock it in is:

  1. Check the official Ballon d’Or / France Football site for the 2025 broadcaster list in your country.
  1. If you’re in the US, plan on Paramount+ or CBS Sports Golazo Network at 3 p.m. ET on 22 September 2025.
  1. Look up your local sports channel’s schedule for “Ballon d’Or 2025” on that date and time; most will advertise it prominently.

Quick story-style view

Imagine the scene: it’s Monday night in Paris, the Théâtre du Châtelet is glowing, cameras flash on the red carpet, and fans at home are refreshing their apps and TV guides to make sure they don’t miss the moment when the envelope opens and the winner’s name echoes through the hall. Some are tuned in on a big screen via a national sports channel, others have Paramount+ running on a laptop, while a few follow along via live blogs and social feeds when work or time zones get in the way.

Simple viewing checklist

  1. Note the date and time where you live (convert from 20:00 CET / 3 p.m. ET).
  1. Check if Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo or an official local sports channel carries it in your country.
  1. If you prefer free, confirm whether the official Ballon d’Or site is streaming in your region.
  1. Keep a backup: a live blog or highlight stream from a major outlet in case access is restricted.

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