The highly anticipated 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony is quickly approaching, and fans all around the world are eagerly awaiting the event. Presented by France Football magazine since 1956, this prestigious ceremony honors the best male and female football players in the world.
This year’s ceremony, which is set to take place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, will see the absence of football stars Vinícius Júnior and Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. Despite their absence, the show must go on, and fans are excited to see who will be crowned this year’s winners.
The Ballon d’Or, formerly known as the FIFA Ballon d’Or from 2010 to 2015 when it was merged with FIFA, is a celebration of talent and skill in the world of football. During the 2023 ceremony, Lionel Messi graciously accepted his eighth trophy and commended the younger generation of players, expressing his confidence in the future of the sport.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 28th in Paris. The ceremony is set to kick off at 8 p.m. CET/local time, which translates to 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT for viewers in the United States. For football fans in the U.S., the event can be watched on either Paramount+ or CBS Golazo Network, making it accessible to a wide audience.
As the countdown to the 2024 Ballon d’Or begins, fans are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. It’s a night where the football world comes together to celebrate the incredible talents and achievements of the players who have left their mark on the sport. So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready to witness history in the making at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.
