The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony starts at 9:00 PM local time in Paris at the Théâtre du Châtelet. In US Eastern Time, the ceremony begins at 3:00 PM ET, with red carpet coverage starting earlier at 2:00 PM ET. In the UK, the event starts at 8:00 PM BST. The ceremony will reveal winners across multiple categories including the Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or, best young players, goalkeepers, top scorers, coaches, clubs, and humanitarian awards.