The biggest night in world football is here. The Ballon d’Or ceremony crowns the best players on the planet, writing their names into history. And this season, their legacy will also be marked on Sorare.

To celebrate, we’re launching Ballon d’Or Special Edition cards, 38 world-class players, across every Ballon d’Or category, hitting the Market NOW. From Ballon d’Or nominees to the future stars of the Kopa Trophy and the legendary keepers in the Yachine Trophy, every accolade has its collectible.

The cards are now available in Early Access. Their state-of-the-art designs will only be revealed during the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday, September 22nd*

*Mohamed Salah card will be revealed at a later time

Each card also unlocks exclusive utility: access to daily missions with cash* and Essence rewards.

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Daily Missions with Cash* & Essence

Owning a Ballon d’Or Special Edition card isn’t just about history; it’s also about rewards.

Across 3 Game Weeks, your cards unlock access to exclusive daily pickers and rewards:

• Limited: Win up to $130* and 6000 Essence with a single card.
  
• Rare: Win up to $400* and 6000 Essence with a single card.
  
• Super Rare: Win up to $1150* and 6000 Essence with a single card.
  
• Unique: Win up to $1500* and 6000 Essence with a single card.

Whether it’s UCL nights or big weekend Game Weeks, you’ll get dedicated daily pickers for Special Ballon d’Or cards, including Ballon d’Or, Yachine, and Kopa nominees. Each correct pick can earn you top rewards, with up to 3 picks available per mission. Note that you can’t use the same player twice in the same mission.

Check out the full Daily Picker calendar to plan your strategy and make the most of your collectibles:

The final Daily Mission series with cash* rewards lands on the second European matchday, featuring exciting fixtures and the giant clash between Barcelona and PSG.

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Early Access & Live Reveal Ceremony

38 Early Access cards have just dropped on the Market:

• 27 Ballon d’Or nominees
  
• 6 Kopa Trophy nominees, including Lamine Yamal and Désiré Doué, who are also nominated for the Ballon d’Or.
  
• 8 Yachine Trophy nominees, including Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is also nominated for the Ballon d’Or.
  

On Monday, September 22nd, as each ranking is unveiled live at the ceremony, their cards will become revealable on Sorare in real time, and you’ll be able to discover their stunning final designs.

Expect three unique design variations across the three categories.
And for the 3 trophy winners? Look out for an even more exclusive, one-of-a-kind design.

If a player is nominated in multiple categories, their card will feature the Ballon d’Or design, unless they win the Yachine or Kopa Trophy, in which case they’ll receive that trophy’s winner design.

These Special Editions will only be available for about two weeks: Early Access until the reveal, followed by the final design directly on the Market.

Beyond the Market, all nominees are available as Ballon d’Or Special Editions through crafting until Friday, September 19th at 23:59PM CET. Starting the same day, they’ll be rewarded only through the leaderboards!

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Be Part of History

From timeless designs to exclusive rewards, these Ballon d’Or Special Editions are more than cards; they’re collectibles that mark football’s biggest night.

*Rewards may be offered in cash, ETH or other digital assets of equivalent value. Prizes may vary and are subject to applicable law.