Watch Ballon d’Or 2023 on Paramount+: Streaming details, start time for soccer awards ceremony in Paris

The 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony is almost upon us, with millions of fans across the US set to tune in to see which players win the most prestigious individual awards in football.

Soccer fans in America have been able to see Lionel Messi at close quarters since his move to MLS side Inter Miami in July, and the World Cup winner with Argentina is favourite to win the men’s category.

Messi has been prolific since he joined Miami, helping them to win the Leagues Cup but falling short of a playoff spot — one that had looked unlikely given their poor for earlier in the year.

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Should he win the Ballon d’Or, it will be the eighth time the former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona forward has lifted the famous trophy.

The Sporting News looks at how to watch the Ballon d’Or 2023 in the US, including timings and live stream details.

What time does the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony start?

The red carpet arrivals at the Theatre du Chatele in Paris start at 7 p.m. local time, with the ceremony scheduled to start at 8.30 p.m. and finish by 10.30 p.m. All times are estimated by event organisers.

Here’s how that arrivals time translates in the US:

Where to watch Ballon d’Or 2023 live stream, TV channel

The 2023 Ballon d’Or is a streamable event, with the familiar face of Chelsea legend Didier Drogba presenting.

Fans in the United States can stream the Ballon d’Or ceremony live this Monday, 10/30 at 2:30PM ET on Paramount+. Try it FREE!

Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees

Ballon d’Or Feminin 2023 nominees

Following the addition of a Ballon d’Or Feminin award in 2018, the title has been dominated by Barcelona star Alexia Putellas, with wins in 2021 and 2022.

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However, injury has disrupted her progress in the past 12 months, and she is not included in the 30-player shortlist, with World Cup Golden Ball winner Aitana Bonmati the favourite.

Ballon d’Or Feminin 2023 nominees

Kopa Trophy

The Kopa Trophy was also included by the Ballon d’Or award panel in 2018 to honour the selected best Under-21 player in men’s football, with Jude Bellingham tipped as the favourite to win the 2023 title ahead of defending champion Gavi.

Kopa Trophy 2023 nominees

Yashin Trophy

The Yashin Trophy honours the great Soviet Union goalkeeper Lev Yashin and is awarded to the top selected goalkeeper each year.

Yashin Trophy 2023 nominees