Ballon d’Or, one of the most prestigious individual honours in world football, returns tonight. Each year, the awards bring together football’s biggest names to recognise their achievements. The 2026 edition marks the 70th anniversary of the iconic awards, putting the spotlight on the leading contenders in men’s and women’s football.
From the complete list of nominees to ceremony timings and live streaming details, here’s everything you need to know about the Ballon d’Or 2026.
When will the Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony be held?
The 70th Ballon d’Or awards ceremony will take place on Monday, October 26.
Where will the Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony be held?
It will be held at the London Palladium in London, England.
When does the Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony
start?
For Indian football fans, the main ceremony begins at 1:30 AM IST on Tuesday, October 27. The event will honour the best performers in men’s and women’s football.
How to live stream Ballon d’Or 2026?
Indian viewers can follow the ceremony through DAZN, which has announced free global coverage across 200 markets.
How to watch Ballon d’Or 2026 on linear TV?
No India-specific television broadcaster has been confirmed so far.
When does the Ballon d’Or 2026 live coverage begin?
The red carpet is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM IST, while the main ceremony starts at 1:30 AM IST.
Which other awards will be presented?
Besides the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or trophies, the ceremony will recognise young talents, goalkeepers, coaches, clubs and strikers in both categories. The Sócrates Award will also honour solidarity initiatives and social causes.
Ballon d’Or 2026 Award Nominees
Men: Jude Bellingham, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Ousmane Dembélé, Luis Díaz, Bruno Fernandes, Gabriel, Erling Haaland, Achraf Hakimi, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lamine Yamal, Sadio Mané, Marquinhos, Lautaro Martínez, Kylian Mbappé, Nuno Mendes, Lionel Messi, João Neves, Michael Olise, Willian Pacho, Julián Quiñones, Declan Rice, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, William Saliba, Ferran Torres, Dayot Upamecano, Vinícius Jr., Vitinha
Women: Selma Bacha, Barbra Banda, Klara Bühl, Esmee Brugts, Mariona Caldentey, Scarlett Camberos, Kerstin Casparij, Temwa Chawinga, Cata Coll, Melchie Dumornay, Caroline Graham Hansen, Alex Greenwood, Patri Guijarro, Pernille Harder, Yui Hasegawa, Rose Lavelle, Mapi León, Lorena, Melvine Malard, Manaka Matsukubo, Vivianne Miedema, Ewa Pajor, Claudia Pina, Alexia Putellas, Wendie Renard, Alessia Russo, Khadija Shaw, Momoko Tanikawa, Caroline Weir, Tessa Wullaert
