The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place this evening in a special 70th-anniversary awards.
Football’s greatest individual accolade will be handed out, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe among the frontrunners for the famous trophy.
Here are all the details you need to know.
Where and when is the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony?
The 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony will take place on Monday 26th October at the London Palladium Theatre.
It’s the first time the awards have been presented in London, as a tribute to the accolade’s first winner, Stanley Matthews, on the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d’Or. The ceremony will commence at 8pm GMT and will be hosted by former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry and broadcaster Kate Scott.
Which awards will be presented at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony?
• The Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or®
• The Men’s and Women’s Young Talent of the Year
• The Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
• The Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year
• The Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year
• The Men’s and Women’s Striker of the Year
• Sócrates Award, presented by L’Équipe and Peace and Sport for solidarity initiatives and societal causes supported by a committed champion.
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