Who Won the Ballon d’Or 2025? Time, Favorites, How to Watch — And What It Means
If you're searching "Who won the Ballon d'Or 2025?" the truth (for now) is: the winners are announced tonight in Paris. The gala at Théâtre du Châtelet starts 3:00 p.m. ET (21:00 CEST), with red-carpet coverage earlier in the afternoon. France Football's show crowns the men's and women's Ballon d'Or and also hands out the Kopa (best U-21) and Yashin (goalkeeper) trophies.
What's new today. Live desks will reveal placements throughout the evening, while the top two awards close the show. Preview chatter has Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) as leading contenders in the tightest men's race in years. A rescheduled PSG-Marseille derby means many PSG players are tied up during the ceremony-an unusual scheduling wrinkle for a Paris gala-though injured Dembélé is expected to attend.
About those "leaks." As always, take social-media "leaks" with caution. Treat the result as unconfirmed until France Football announces it on stage. Reputable live blogs and broadcasters will carry the official call.
How to watch (U.S.). Coverage is available via major sports outlets and streams; guides list the start time as 3:00 p.m. ET from Théâtre du Châtelet.
Why it matters. A Dembélé win would cap PSG's storybook campaign; a Yamal win would set a youngest-ever benchmark and turbocharge Barcelona's rebuild narrative. Either outcome has instant marketing effects across boots, ads, and global tours into the fall. For Korean readers, note that Son Heung-min's 11th place (2022) remains the best finish by an Asian men's player-a reminder of how rarefied this podium is.
