Overview

• The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, with live coverage in India on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.
• Ousmane Dembélé is widely tipped to win the men’s award after a standout season for PSG, with Barcelona’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal viewed as his main challenger.
• PSG’s Champions League triumph and domestic sweep produced a nominations surge, with nine players from their squad on the 30-man shortlist.
• Aitana Bonmatí remains a leading candidate for the women’s Ballon d’Or as she seeks a third consecutive win, with the overall field described as wide open.
• Voting is conducted by journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked countries for men and the top 50 for women, and reports suggest Real Madrid may again skip the gala.