Qatar Airways has taken another step in its commitment to global sport, as it is now the first-ever presenting partner of the world’s most prestigious award ceremony in football, the Ballon d’Or.
Ballon d’Or
The 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or will take place on Sep. 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. The Ballon d’Or tradition has taken place over six decades and has crowned some of the most renowned players in football history, celebrating their talent, dedication, and achievements on the world stage.
The award takes place annually by France Football magazine and honours the world’s best players across men and women’s games. Qatar Airways has been committed to the global sporting community, carrying out several initiatives to connect fans, players, and cultures across the world. The airline stated that the new partnership unites the world’s best airline with the world’s best players and that it marks a significant milestone in its commitment to global sport.
With the addition of this partnership, Qatar Airways has further increased its portfolio of global sports partnerships, which includes the likes of FIFA, UEFA Champions League and National Team Competitions, Formula 1, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), FC Internazionale Milano, AFC, The Royal Challengers Bangalore, and so much more.
About Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is in the Middle East with over 170 destinations worldwide. Qatar Airways was founded in November 1993. Its main hub is located in Doha at Hamad International Airport. The airline has won various accolades, some of which include the World’s Best Airline award at the 2025 World Airline Awards for an unprecedented ninth time.
Qatar Airways has been named the World’s Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024 and now 2025. Its airport, Hamad International Airport, has won the Best Airport in the Middle East award for 11 consecutive years, including the World’s Best Airport Shopping award for the third year in a row, as voted by Skytrax.
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