Ballon d’Or 2024 Live Stream: How to Watch Live on TV & Online in India

Latest update:28 Oct 2024, 13:02 IST

See the details of the live broadcast of the Ballon d’Or 2024, which will be held at the Théâtre Châtelet in Paris.

This will be the 68th Golden Ball ceremony. (Getty Images)

The 68th Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held tonight, where the best football players of the 2023-24 season will be awarded. France Football presents this prestigious award annually, recognizing individual brilliance on the football pitch throughout the year. Since its appearance in 1956, the “Golden Ball” has become one of the most coveted prizes in football. The icon of English football, Sir Stanley Matthews, became the first winner of the award.

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior looks to be the favorite to win the men’s award, while Barcelona Femini’s Aitana Bonmati is the favorite to seal a second successive women’s crown.

The 2024 Ballon d’Or also marks the start of a new era, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo not making the shortlist of 30 players this year. It marks the end of a decade of dominance by the two football icons, which has seen them win the award 13 times in the last 16 years.

Several different awards will be presented at the 68th ceremony, in addition to the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards. The Yashin Prize will be awarded to the best goalkeeper. The Kopa Trophy will be awarded to the best under-21 player (as of 31 July 2024). Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year awards will also be presented. The best men’s and women’s football clubs will also be awarded. The top scorer of the previous season will receive the Gerd Müller trophy.

The Ballon d’Or crown is awarded based on three main criteria.

The first includes individual performances, along with a determined and impressive character. The second is team performances and achievements. Nominees are also judged on their class and fair play. An international jury of specialized journalists, one representative from each country, cast their votes to determine the winner of the award.

Ahead of the 2024 Ballon d’Or, here’s everything you need to know:

When will the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony take place?

The 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 29 (IST).

What time will the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony start?

The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony will begin at 1:15 am IST.

Where will the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony be held?

The official venue for the 2024 Ballon d’Or is the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris, France.

Which TV channels will broadcast the 2024 Ballon d’Or match?

Ballon d’Or 2024 will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network in India.

How to watch the live broadcast of “Golden Ball 2024”?

Ballon d’Or 2024 will be broadcast live on Sony Liv and website in India.