The 2024 Ballon d'Or nominees will be announced imminently, with some of the biggest players in world football set to compete for the coveted prize.
The award, considered the most prestigious in the sport, crowns the greatest men's footballer on the global stage, securing their name in the history books.
Some of the world's most legendary stars, from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Michel Platini and Johan Cruyff have been feted with this prize.
So when will the winner be crowned this year? Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony.
When does the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony take place?
The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place on Monday, October 28.
It will begin at 8 p.m. CEST in France, 7 p.m. in the UK and 2 p.m. in the United States (ET).
Where will the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony take place?
The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place at the Théâtre du Châtelet, located in Paris, France.
The ceremony has been held at the 19th-century venue since the 2019 edition, succeeding a number of different locations, including the city's Grand Palais.
What other prizes will be awarded at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony?
In addition to the Ballon d'Or itself, a number of additional prizes will be handed out at the 2024 ceremony.
These include the Ballon d'Or Féminin, the Kopa Trophy - which is awarded to the best under-21 player in the world - and the Yashin Trophy - which goes to the best goalkeeper.
Other awards include the Gerd Müller Trophy, the Sócrates Award and separate prizes for the Men's and Women's Club and Coach of the Year.
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