How to watch the 2021 Ballon d’Or LIVE on SBS

Football’s most prestigious individual award returns for 2021 with the best player in the men’s and women’s game set to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner on Tuesday, November 30 (AEDT) – with SBS to broadcast the ceremony LIVE, FREE and in HD.

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It will be the first Ballon d’Or ceremony in two years after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and anticipation to see which players will be named the best in the world.

Australian Sam Kerr has been nominated in the 20-strong shortlist for the Women’s Ballon d’Or, alongside other superstars of the Women’s game such as Vivianne Miedema, Lieke Maartens, Samantha Mewis and Chelsea teammate Fran Kirby.

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Lionel Messi could be set to take home a record seventh Ballon d’Or, after being named among a 30-player shortlist for the men's award.

Messi will be up against rivals including Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappe and Jorginho.

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Watch the Ballon d'Or LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand from 6:30am (AEDT) Tuesday, November 30, or relive the ceremony and red carpet on replay via SBS On Demand.

2021 Ballon d'Or on SBS and live streamed via SBS On Demand

2021 Ballon D’Or Awards

Tuesday, November 30

06:30am – 08:00am (AEDT)

LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand

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