The 70th Ballon d’Or award ceremony will take place in London on Monday, September 22, 2026, at 8 PM GMT. This event marks the first time the ceremony has been held outside France, celebrating the award’s history and its inaugural winner, Sir Stanley Matthews, an English football legend.
Stars such as Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe are among the leading contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or, with various narratives shaping this year’s gala.
What Time is the Ballon d’Or Ceremony?
The ceremony will be held at the London Palladium Theatre, deviating from the traditional venue, the Theatre du Châtelet in Paris, to honor the 70th anniversary of the award.
For U.S. viewers, the ceremony will begin at:
- Eastern Time: 4:00 PM
- Central Time: 3:00 PM
- Mountain Time: 2:00 PM
- Pacific Time: 1:00 PM
How to Watch the 2026 Ballon d’Or
There will be no live television broadcast of the Ballon d’Or in the U.S. and Canada. However, fans can stream the event live through DAZN and on the L’Equipe YouTube channel. Streaming will also be available on Paramount+, where CBS Sports hosts Kate Scott and Thierry Henry will cover the event.
2026 Ballon d’Or Nominees
The nominees for the awards were announced on September 8, highlighting 30 players competing for the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards.
Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees
The following players have been nominated for the men’s award:
- Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
- Pau Cubarsi (Spain, Barcelona)
- Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
- Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich)
- Kylian Mbappe (France, Real Madrid)
- Lionel Messi (Argentina, Inter Miami)
- And many more…
Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees
Similarly, the women’s nominees include:
- Selma Bacha (France, Lyon)
- Barbara Banda (Zambia, Orlando Pride)
- Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands, Manchester City)
- Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona)
- Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
- And others…
The upcoming ceremony is set to bring excitement and recognition to some of the most talented players in the world, with the winners to be unveiled on the prestigious stage.
