Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony to be held in London

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium. This edition marks the 70th anniversary of the prestigious award presented by France Football.

Key candidates for the men's award include Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Leo Messi, Rodri, and Dembélé. Lamine Yamal has expressed confidence in his candidacy following a successful season with Barcelona and a World Cup victory with Spain, while Kylian Mbappé has cited his goal-scoring record in major competitions as a primary merit.

The winners will be determined by 100 journalists from the top 100 countries in the FIFA rankings. In the women's category, several nominees have been identified, including Esmee Brugts, Cata Coll, Caroline Graham, Patri Guijarro, Ewa Pajor, and Clàudia Pina.