2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony schedule announced for London Palladium
The 2026 Ballon d'Or awards will be presented at the London Palladium, with rankings released earlier in the day and the men's winner expected around 10 p.m.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place tonight at the London Palladium in London. Rankings for positions 30 through 11 are slated to be posted on social media between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., after which players, coaches and invited guests will begin arriving at the venue.
The event, hosted by former French international Thierry Henry and journalist Kate Scott, will feature presentations for the men's and women's Ballon d'Or awards as well as categories for emerging talent, goalkeepers, strikers, coaches and clubs. The men's Ballon d'Or winner is expected to be announced at approximately 10 p.m., followed by winner interviews and related media duties.
Harry Kane is considered a leading contender, potentially becoming the fifth English player to win the award, while Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also expected to be strong competitors.