Qatar Airways joins the stage to award and honor World’s best footballers

Qatar Airways will be the presenting partner for the world’s most prestigious award ceremony in football, Ballon d’Or.

The landmark 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or will take place on Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France reinforcing the airline’s deep commitment to global sport.

According to Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer the partnership with Ballon d’Or is part of their mission to connect dreams, cultures and the passion for football across continents.

“We are delighted to become the first ever Presenting Partner of the Ballon d’Or Ceremony as we celebrate the legends who inspire generations. The partnership is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. We are reinforcing our brand’s dedication to being the very best in every arena we enter. Just as we connect people and places through our extensive network and award-winning service, the partnership will further our mission to connect dreams, cultures and the passion for football across continents,” the Group CEO stated.

For over six decades, the Ballon d’Or has crowned the greatest players in football, celebrating talent, dedication, and achievement on the world stage.

With this new partnership with World’s Best Airline it marks a milestone in Qatar Airways’ ongoing support of the global sporting community.

As the airline that connects fans, players, and cultures across the globe, Qatar Airways’ role as the 69th Balon d’Or Ceremony Presenting Partner underscores its purpose-driven ambition – to bring the world together through the universal language of sport.

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin welcomed the partnership adding that it brings the World closer.

“The Ballon d’Or is more than an award – it’s a celebration of inspirational talents who define football and its history. We are honored to welcome Qatar Airways as the first presenting partner of this iconic ceremony. Together, we celebrate not only a passion for the beautiful game and excellence without borders, but also the profound value of bringing the world closer together,” Čeferin, said.

The Ballon d’Or is awarded annually by France Football magazine, honoring the world’s best players across the Men’s and Women’s game. The full set of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or can be found here.

The partnership marks another chapter in Qatar Airways’ portfolio of high-profile global sports partnerships, including FIFA, UEFA Champions League and National Team Competitions, Formula 1, Paris-Saint Germain (PSG), FC Internazionale Milano, AFC, Tennis Legend – Novak Djokovic, The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), MotoGP, the IRONMAN Triathlon Series, French Rugby Team – Section Paloise, The Brooklyn Nets NBA Team, and multiple other disciplines including Australian football, equestrian, motor racing, padel, squash, and tennis.