Overview
- The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, organized by France Football with UEFA and Groupe Amaury.
- A weather postponement pushed Marseille vs PSG to Monday evening, overlapping the gala and raising the prospect of notable absences or remote presentations, according to local reporting.
- International broadcasts are confirmed, including Movistar/DAZN/MAX or HBO Max in Spain, TNT Sports/HBO Max or Claro Sports in Mexico, CBS Sports in the U.S., and ESPN with Disney+ Premium across much of Latin America.
- PSG coach Luis Enrique publicly backed Ousmane Dembélé on the eve of the event, chanting “Ousmane, Balón de Oro” at a press conference.
- Spanish outlets report Lamine Yamal plans to travel with an entourage of around 20 people and has prepared a private celebration, though any circulating result lists remain unverified.