The prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place on Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. It celebrates the world's most coveted individual football award and elevates one football superstar into the legendary ranks alongside the greats of the game.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. was initially seen as a frontrunner for the award, but recent reports suggest a shift in expectations, indicating that Manchester City's Rodri might be the likely winner. Meanwhile, it’s rumored that Real Madrid may boycott the ceremony altogether.
With both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo absent from the nominations for the first time in decades, this year's award marks a potential new era in football, as the sport looks to crown a new top star.
Ballon d'Or 2024: Live Stream and Viewing Details
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 3:45 p.m. ET / 12:45 p.m. PT
Streaming: The ceremony will be available live on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and L'Equipe's YouTube channel.
In the U.S., fans can watch the ceremony on Paramount+, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers. The CBS Sports Golazo Network, accessible via various platforms, will also stream the event.
Local Times for the Ceremony:
- Eastern Time: 3:45 p.m.
- Central Time: 2:45 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 1:45 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 12:45 p.m.
For viewers in India, the ceremony will begin at 1:15 a.m. IST on October 29 and will be available on the Sony Sports Network and online via the SonyLIV app.
Here are the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or:
2024 Ballon d'Or Nominees
Jude Bellingham - England
Hakan Calhanoglu - Turkey
Dani Carvajal - Spain
Ruben Dias - Portugal
Artem Dovbyk - Ukraine
Phil Foden - England
Alejandro Grimaldo - Spain
Erling Haaland - Norway
Mats Hummels - Germany
Harry Kane - England
Toni Kroos - Germany
Ademola Lookman - Nigeria
Emiliano Martinez - Argentina
Lautaro Martinez - Argentina
Kylian Mbappé - France
Martin Ødegaard - Norway
Dani Olmo - Spain
Cole Palmer - England
Declan Rice - England
Rodri - Spain
Antonio Rüdiger - Germany
Bukayo Saka - England
William Saliba - France
Federico Valverde - Uruguay
Vinicius Jr - Brazil
Vitinha - Portugal
Nico Williams - Spain
Florian Wirtz - Germany
Granit Xhaka - Switzerland
Lamine Yamal - Spain
Rodri- Spain
