Overview

• The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, avoiding conflicts with women’s international match schedules.
• UEFA has introduced three new women’s categories: best young player, best goalkeeper, and top scorer for club and national team performances.
• The reforms address criticism from players and coaches about previous ceremonies clashing with women’s FIFA match windows, limiting female attendance.
• Nominations for the 2025 awards will be announced in early August, ensuring clarity and preparation ahead of the event.
• This marks the second year of UEFA’s co-organization of the Ballon d’Or with France Football, furthering efforts to enhance gender equality in soccer’s most prestigious awards.