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The 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or award ceremony takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026, hosted for the first time in London, England. This historic move marks the first time the ceremony has been held outside Paris, honoring 70 years since Sir Stanley Matthews won the inaugural award in 1956.
Key Dates & Details
| Event | Date / Details |
| Nominees Announcement | September 8, 2026 |
| Awards Ceremony | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Location | London, England (First time outside Paris) |
| Co-Organizers | France Football & UEFA |
| Judging Period | 2025/26 Season & 2026 FIFA World Cup |
Expected Nominees & Favorites
The voting reflects individual and team success across both the 2025/26 club season and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expected key contenders on the 30-man shortlist include:
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- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich / England)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid / France)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami / Argentina)
- Rodri (Manchester City / Spain)
- Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France) – Defending 2025 Ballon d’Or winner
Ballon d’Or Award Categories
Along with the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or (30 nominees each), the ceremony will present:
- Kopa Trophy (Best U21 Player)
- Yashin Trophy(Best Goalkeeper)
- Men’s & Women’s Coach of the Year
- Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Goalscorer)
- Club of the Year
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