The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, marking the award's 70th anniversary, is set to take place on Monday, October 26 in London.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is expected this Monday, October 26, in the British capital. For this particular edition, the organizers have chosen to mark seven decades of the award, created in 1956 by the magazine France Football. The event is therefore shaping up as a more solemn celebration than usual.
The evening's programme includes the presentation of several trophies, separate from the main title. Each has its own place in the running order, allowing spectators and television viewers alike to follow the ceremony step by step. Individual and team awards will therefore not all be announced at the same moment.
For those who wish to follow the event live, it is advisable to check the exact broadcast time according to their time zone, as the London evening does not automatically correspond to Paris time. Partner channels and platforms generally publish their schedules a few days before the event, making it possible to plan ahead.
Beyond the practical question of timing, this anniversary edition is drawing particular attention. The choice of London, a symbolic venue for many observers of international football, reinforces the sense of an event conceived as a retrospective as much as an awards presentation.
Football fans are encouraged to regularly consult official sources for the final programme and any last-minute changes. Results will be communicated by the organizers throughout the evening.
The evening's programme includes the presentation of several trophies, separate from the main title. Each has its own place in the running order, allowing spectators and television viewers alike to follow the ceremony step by step. Individual and team awards will therefore not all be announced at the same moment.
For those who wish to follow the event live, it is advisable to check the exact broadcast time according to their time zone, as the London evening does not automatically correspond to Paris time. Partner channels and platforms generally publish their schedules a few days before the event, making it possible to plan ahead.
Beyond the practical question of timing, this anniversary edition is drawing particular attention. The choice of London, a symbolic venue for many observers of international football, reinforces the sense of an event conceived as a retrospective as much as an awards presentation.
Football fans are encouraged to regularly consult official sources for the final programme and any last-minute changes. Results will be communicated by the organizers throughout the evening.
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Source: Ouest-France