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How to Watch 2023 Ballon d’Or Award Ceremony Live For Free Without Cable

Everyone knows Paramount+ is one of the best ways to stream live soccer. The service carries UEFA Champions League, Serie A and many other soccer matches, and this week fans can stream the presentation for one of soccer’s most prestigious global awards: the Ballon d’Or. The ceremony begins Monday, Oct. 30 at 3:45 p.m. ET on Paramount+, and you can stream it at no cost with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus.

How to Watch 2023 Ballon d’Or Ceremony

About 2023 Ballon d’Or

The Ballon d’Or is one of the most highly regarded personal honors in the sport of soccer. It is awarded to the best male soccer player from the previous year, and the 2023 edition is widely expected to go to Lionel Messi, who has already won seven Ballon d’Or awards and could set a record by winning his eighth. Other potential winners include Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, who has become a household name for those following European soccer even somewhat closely.

Other awards that will be presented at the 2023 Ballon d’Or include:

  • Kopa Trophy (top young player)
  • Socrates Award (recognizes a player involved in social and charitable projects)
  • Women’s Ballon d’Or
  • Yachine Trophy (top goalkeeper)
  • Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer award)
  • Best Club of the Year Trophy

Can You Stream 2023 Ballon d’Or Ceremony For Free?

Yes! Paramount+ offers a standard seven-day free trial to new customers, so if you’re not signed up to the service yet, you can stream the Ballon d’Or for free with your trial.

What Devices Can You Use to Stream the 2023 Ballon d’Or on Paramount+?

Paramount+ is available to stream on most devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

  • Paramount Plus

    Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and more. The lineup includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.

    Subscribers can choose between the Essential Plan (which includes ads) for $5.99/month, or go commercial-free and add more movies with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $11.99/month.

    Subscribers to the more expensive plan will also get access to your local CBS affiliate to stream your local news, prime-time lineup, and late-night. You will also be able to download offline and watch select shows in 4K.

    With the lower-cost “Essential” plan, you will still be able to watch live NFL games, Champions League, and national news – but you will no longer get your local CBS affiliate.

    With their new app, enjoy advanced recommendations, curated homepages, and new content categories while still being able to stream major live sports like NFL, College Football, College Basketball. Sports fans will also appreciate the service’s inclusion of NFL on CBS, PGA Tour, along with every match of UEFA Champions League and Serie A.

    The service was previously called CBS All Access.

    7-Day Trial

    For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Paramount+ With Showtime with Code: THECHI.

Watch Thierry Henry Discuss the 2023 Ballon d'Or Ceremony


David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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