What Is the Ballon d’Or 2025?

The Ballon d’Or is one of football’s most prestigious individual prizes, given by France Football to the best players from the 2024-25 season. It includes the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards, plus others like the Kopa Trophy, Yashin Trophy, Gerd Müller Trophy, and more. 

The 2025 ceremony will take place on Monday 22 September 2025 at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. In the UK, it kicks off at 7pm BST. 

Free Streaming Options in the UK

If you’re in the UK and want to watch without a paid subscription, these are the legal ways to do it for free:

1. L’Équipe’s Official Channels
   • The entire ceremony will be available free via L’Équipe’s YouTube channel.
     
   • Also on L’Équipe’s website, where there will be a live stream.
     
2. Ballondor.com
   • For the UK, UEFA’s official “Where to Watch” listing says the ceremony will be streamed via ballondor.com/en/videos.
     
   • This is useful if YouTube or L’Équipe’s site is restricted for any reason.
     

Paid / Subscription Options (Alternative)

Even though the question is about free, it’s useful to know the paid routes in case you prefer higher quality or backup:

• TNT Sports UK / discovery+ is also listed as streaming the Ballon d’Or in the UK.
  
• These will often include pre-show coverage, pundit commentary etc., which free streams might not.
  

Timing & Practical Details

What	Detail
Date & Local Time	Monday, 22 September 2025, 7pm BST (UK)
Hosts	Kate Scott & Ruud Gullit will host the evening.
Where to Watch Free	L’Équipe’s YouTube & website; ballondor.com/en/videos for UK viewers
Backup / Paid Options	TNT Sports / discovery+ if you have a subscription.

Legal & Quality Considerations

• Always use official streams (like L’Équipe, Ballondor.com) to avoid legal issues and ensure good video quality.
  
• There may be geo-restrictions, though official sources often have UK access. If not, sometimes VPNs are discussed, but that can breach terms of service. (We do not recommend using unauthorized or illegal streams.)
  
• Free streams might have more buffering or lower resolution depending on your internet.
  

Summary

If you’re in the UK and want to catch the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony for free, your best bets are:

• L’Équipe’s YouTube channel
  
• L’Équipe’s official website
  
• ballondor.com/en/videos
  

These are legal, safe, and likely to give good coverage. The show starts at 7pm BST on 22 September. If you want added features like analysis, pre-show or replays, a subscription to TNT Sports or discovery+ might be worth considering.