Ballon d'Or 2026: ceremony date and time in London, the 30 nominees, favourites and African contenders

The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place on Monday 26 October at the London Palladium, hosted by Thierry Henry and Kate Scott. Full shortlist and African nominees.

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The 2026 Ballon d'Or will be presented on Monday 26 October at the London Palladium, from 20:00 GMT, the first ceremony held in London. Thierry Henry and Kate Scott host the 70th edition.

Favourites: Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé and several PSG players, including holder Ousmane Dembélé. Lionel Messi is an outsider.

African nominees

Ballon d'Or: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) and Sadio Mané (Senegal).
Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Édouard Mendy and Vozinha (Cape Verde).
Young player: Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast) and Ibrahim Maza (Algeria).
Women: Barbra Banda (Zambia) and Temwa Chawinga (Malawi).

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When is the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony?

Monday 26 October 2026 at the London Palladium, from 20:00 GMT.

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Ballon d'Or 2026: ceremony date and time in London, the 30 nominees, favourites and African contenders

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