The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony, which is the current edition of the prestigious award (not the 2020 edition), is being livestreamed for free on the official L'Equipe YouTube channel and website. This means you can watch it online at no cost via L'Equipe's official platforms. Additionally, in the US, it is available on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+, though these might require subscriptions. For those outside these regions, using a VPN service can help bypass geo-restrictions to access the L'Equipe stream. The ceremony starts at 7 PM BST/3 PM ET on the day of the event. If the goal is specifically to watch the 2020 Ballon d'Or ceremony for free, official livestreams at that time may no longer be accessible, but events like this generally have archived footage on platforms like YouTube or on their official sites where highlights or full ceremonies might be available. Summary:

• 2025 Ballon d'Or free live stream: Official L'Equipe YouTube channel and website.
• Also available on CBS Sports Golazo and Paramount+ (paid).
• VPN can help access the free stream if geo-blocked.
• For 2020 ceremony archives, check official UEFA/FIFA or France Football channels or YouTube for past footage.

For current free live viewing, the official L'Equipe YouTube channel is the best option.