What time does Ballon d’Or 2024 start? Date, schedule and where to watch ceremony in UK | Sporting News United Kingdom

The 2024 Ballon d’Or gala takes place in Paris next Monday.

What is likely to be a star-studded event in the French capital will see the best players in the world over the past season crowned, alongside awards for the top coaches in the men’s and women’s game, and the esteemed Kopa Trophy for the best youngster.

The main men’s prize was won by Lionel Messi a year ago, but despite the Argentina great helping his country to Copa America glory, a season spent in MLS was not enough to earn him a nomination. Cristiano Ronaldo is also absent from the shortlist, marking the end of an incredible 20-year period.

The favourites for this year’s award include Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior and his teammate Jude Bellingham, with Barcelona Femeni and Spain sensation Aitana Bonmati backed to win a second successive women’s prize.

Below are the details on the ceremony start time, when we’ll likely see a winner crowned, and how you can watch in the UK.

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What time is Ballon d’Or 2024?

The Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to start at 8:45 p.m. local time in Paris, France on Monday, October 28. That means it’ll be a 7:45 p.m. start time for viewers in the UK.

The main men’s prize is traditionally the last to be given out during the gala, so we’re likely to find out the winner at approximately 9:15 GMT based on last year’s schedule.

How to watch 2024 Ballon d’Or in UK

Here’s how to watch the 2024 Ballon d’Or in the United Kingdom:

TV channel: None
Live stream: DAZN, L’Equipe YouTube channel

Last year’s ceremony was broadcast on TNT and discovery+ for viewers in the UK but this year that won’t be the case.

Fans can watch the ceremony live on DAZN.

L’Equipe’s YouTube channel will be showing the event on its YouTube channel for free.