Where is the 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony being held?
France Football will crown their 66th Ballon d'Or victor on Monday night as the world's best footballers are recognised for their efforts made throughout the 2021/22 season.
For the first time ever, the 2022 Ballon d'Or will take into account the players' performances made over a season as opposed to the calendar year. Previously, the award was handed out at the end of the year.
Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi isn't up for the 2022 award, with the likes of Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Vinicius Junior, and Robert Lewandowski being the front-runners on this occasion.
The ceremony is right around the corner, and here's everything you need to know about where the event is being held.
When is the Ballon d'Or 2022?
The 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris on Monday 17 October.
A whole host of awards will be dished out including, of course, the Ballon d'Or. France Football will also announce the Ballon d'Or Féminin, as well as the Kopa Trophy (presented to the best performing player under the age of 21) and the Yashin Trophy (recognising the best goalkeeper) winners.
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What channel is the Ballon d'Or on?
The Ballon d'Or ceremony isn't available to watch on TV, but L'Equipe are live-streaming the event for free on their YouTube channel and website.
Eurosport are also live-streaming the ceremony on their official website and mobile app.
What time does the Ballon d'Or start?
The 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to get underway at 19:30 (BST) and conclude (no promises) three-and-a-half hours later at 23:00 (BST).
- When? Monday 17 October 2022
- Where? Theatre du Chatelet, Paris
- What time? 19:30-23:00 BST
- Live stream? L'Equipe/Eurosport