The 2020 Ballon d'Or was not officially awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, voting results leaked later showed Robert Lewandowski as the winner of the 2020 Ballon d'Or. He was playing for Bayern Munich at the time and had a remarkable season including winning the Champions League. The next upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony, as of 2025, is scheduled to take place on Monday, 22 September 2025 at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. This ceremony will award the Ballon d'Or for the year 2025 as well as other categories including the women's Ballon d'Or and several other trophies.