Ballon d'Or 2023: Date, time, nominees, live stream & how to watch France Football award ceremony

 Everything you need to know about the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, including how to watch live.

The Ballon d'Or is one of the most prestigious individual football awards that can be won by a soccer player each year. Established in 1956, France Football's Golden Ball accolade returns for the 67th year in 2023.

Lionel Messi is hoping to land a record-extending eighth trophy this year, but the empyrean Argentine faces competition from the likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo did not receive a nomination, but recent winners Luka Modric and Karim Benzema are in the running.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the 2023 Ballon d'Or award ceremony, including when it is, how to watch it, and more.

When is the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony? Date & start time

Date: Monday, October 30, 2023

Time: 6pm GMT / 2 pm ET

Venue: Theatre du Chatelet, Paris

TV & stream: TNT Sports (UK), Paramount+ (U.S.), YouTube (international)

The 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on Monday, October 30, 2023.

It is due to begin at approximately 6 pm GMT in the UK, which means viewers in the U.S. should be preparing to tune in at 2 pm ET.

How to watch the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony - TV & live stream

Country TV & stream

United Kingdom TNT Sports 2, discovery+, BBC Red Button

United States Paramount+

International L'Equipe YouTube

Australia SBS On Demand

New Zealand L'Equipe YouTube

India Sony TEN 2, Sony LIV

Fans across the world will be able to stream the 2023 Ballon d'Or for free on L'Equipe's official YouTube channel.

Regional broadcasters will also be showing the ceremony live on their networks. Paramount+ will be streaming the Ballon d'Or ceremony in the United States, while TNT Sports 2 and discovery+ will show the ceremony in the United Kingdom.