This Monday, October 17, the name of the Ballon d’Or 2022 will be known. Considered the main favorite, Karim Benzema can become the fifth Frenchman in history to win the most prestigious individual award in football. TV broadcast, schedule… Here is where and when to watch the Ballon d’Or award ceremony live.
This ceremony (commented live by the editorial staff of Figaro from 4 p.m.), organized at the Théâtre du Châtelet, is more than ever awaited in France because for the first in 24 years, a Frenchman can glean the Ballon d’Or again. Author of a stratospheric season with Real Madrid, Karim Benzema is designated as arch-favorite.
This Monday, October 17, the ceremony will be led by Ivorian legend Didier Drogba. Unlike the male Ballon d’Or, the female one seems very undecided. Despite her big injury, Alexia Putellas could receive a second trophy. But the competition can worry her, like Beth Mead. Other rewards will be awarded, such as the Kopa trophy or the Yachine trophy. TV broadcast, schedule… Here is where and when to watch the Ballon d’Or award ceremony live.
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What time ?
The ceremony will begin at 8:30 p.m. at the Théâtre du Châtelet. The trophy could be awarded between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
What TV channel?
The ceremony will be broadcast by La Chaîne L’Équipe and we will comment on it live from 4 p.m. on Le Figaro Sport – Sports news and live matches with Sport24. Then from 8:30 p.m. on the Channel The team.