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Ballon d'Or 2026: London Hosts Star-Studded Ceremony
26 Oct
Summary
- The Ballon d'Or 2026 awards ceremony will be held in London on October 26.
- This year marks the 70th anniversary, moving the event from Paris to London.
- Ousmane Dembele is among nominees, while Aitana Bonmati did not make the cut.
The Ballon d'Or 2026 awards ceremony will be hosted in London, England, on Monday, October 26, a change from its usual Parisian setting to commemorate the event's 70th anniversary. The star-studded event will commence at 8 pm local time, which translates to 1:30 AM IST on October 27.
Ten main categories will see awards presented, including accolades for the best male and female players, young talent, goalkeepers, top scorers, and coaches. Viewers can tune in via DAZN India or the official Ballon d'Or website. Notable nominees include Ousmane Dembele for the men's award, though Aitana Bonmati, last year's women's winner, did not secure a nomination this year. The extensive nominee lists span across men's and women's categories for the main award, Kopa Trophy, Yashin Trophy, and Goalkeeper of the Year, alongside awards for best coaches and clubs.
