The 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony will take place at the London Palladium Theatre on Monday 26 October, with the event scheduled for 20:00 GMT / 21:00 CET. For football fans asking when is the Ballon d'Or ceremony, that answers it clearly: London will host the most prestigious and distinguished individual award in the world of football for the first time.
The choice of venue gives the 70th anniversary edition extra significance. France Football created the Ballon d'Or in 1956, and the London host city pays tribute to the award's inaugural winner, England's Stanley Matthews.
Who will host the ceremony?
Thierry Henry will co-host the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony alongside Kate Scott. Scott is no stranger to the event, having previously presented the ceremony in 2014, 2015 and 2025.
That familiar presenting team should help frame an occasion that is as much about ceremony as it is about trophies. The Ballon d'Or remains football's biggest individual night, and London will provide the stage for the 2026 edition.
Which awards will be presented?
The ceremony will again recognise the game's leading names across a range of categories. Alongside the Ballon d'Or itself, the event will include Young Talent of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Coach of the Year, Club of the Year and Striker of the Year.
That makes the October date one to note well in advance. The 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony will not only crown the game's top individual performer, but also celebrate the standout players and coaches who shaped the year.
