Overview

• Ousmane Dembélé enters as the men’s frontrunner after PSG’s treble and Champions League triumph, with Barcelona’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal viewed as his main challenger following a domestic double.
• Aitana Bonmatí is in contention for a third consecutive women’s Ballon d’Or after starring for Spain and Barcelona during the 2024–25 campaign.
• Several PSG nominees are reported to be set to miss the gala due to the rescheduled Marseille match on Monday, while the injured Dembélé was not named in the squad and could still attend.
• Brazil great Ronaldinho is widely reported to be expected to present the trophy, though organizers have not confirmed his role.
• Viewers in India can watch the ceremony on Sony Sports Network with live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website.