Ballon d'Or 2023 live updates: Winners, nominees, final awards results as Lionel Messi closes in on 8th trophy.

The most prestigious individual prizes in men's and women's football will be awarded on Monday, October 30.

The 2023 Ballon d'Or and Ballon d'Or Feminin will be presented at a star-studded ceremony in Paris, hosted by former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.

Lionel Messi is predicted to win the men's award for a record-extending eighth time. The Inter Miami forward would become the first player in history to win the Ballon d'Or while playing for a team in MLS.

Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati is the favourite for the women's prize. Barcelona teammate Alexia Putellas has won the previous two, but injury problems have left her out of the running for the 2023 prize.

The winners are likely to be confirmed at approximately 10 p.m. local time (4 p.m. ET). The Sporting News is providing live updates throughout the day and will be bringing you the final results and reaction from the Theatre du Chatelet.

Ballon d'Or 2023 live updates, final results from trophy ceremony

10:30 a.m. GMT/6:30 a.m. ET: Welcome to The Sporting News' coverage of Ballon d'Or day 2023! Who will lift the trophy in Paris this evening? Stay with us to find out.

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

The red-carpet arrivals at the Theatre du Chatelet 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 across some of the major territories:

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.