The 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony will take place in London, England, for the first time as the most distinguished individual award in the world of football marks its 70th anniversary.
Check out the key ceremony information, including which awards will be presented, how they are decided and the full list of nominees.
What is the Ballon d'Or?
The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious and distinguished individual award in the world of football, created by France Football in 1956.
Where and when is the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony?
The 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony is being staged in London, England, for the first time on Monday 26 October. The venue is the London Palladium Theatre and the ceremony will commence at 20:00 GMT / 21:00 CET.
Who will host the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony?
Football legend Thierry Henry and renowned sports presenter Kate Scott will host the 2026 Ballon d’Or™ ceremony.
One of the most iconic players of his generation, Thierry Henry will bring his insight, experience and passion for the game to this year's event.
A familiar face to football fans around the world, Kate Scott returns as host after previously presenting the ceremony in 2014, 2015 and 2025.
How can I watch the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony?
CamelLive will broadcast this football extravaganza live to fans worldwide.
Which awards will be presented at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony?
- • The Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or
- • The Men's and Women's Young Talent of the Year
- • The Men's and Women's Goalkeeper of the Year
- • The Men's and Women's Coach of the Year
- • The Men's and Women's Club of the Year
- • The Men's and Women's Striker of the Year
- • Sócrates Award, presented by L'Équipe and Peace and Sport for solidarity initiatives and societal causes supported by a committed champion.
Who are the nominees for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or awards?
Player | Nationality | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Jude Bellingham | England | Real Madrid |
| Pau Cubarsí | Spain | Barcelona |
| Marc Cucurella | Spain | Chelsea / Real Madrid |
| Ousmane Dembélé | France | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Luis Díaz | Colombia | Bayern München |
| Bruno Fernandes | Portugal | Manchester United |
| Gabriel | Brazil | Arsenal |
| Erling Haaland | Norway | Manchester City |
| Achraf Hakimi | Morocco | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Harry Kane | England | Bayern München |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Georgia | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | Barcelona |
| Sadio Mané | Senegal | Al-Nassr |
| Marquinhos | Brazil | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Lautaro Martínez | Argentina | Inter |
| Kylian Mbappé | France | Real Madrid |
| Nuno Mendes | Portugal | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Lionel Messi | Argentina | Inter Miami |
| João Neves | Portugal | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Michael Olise | France | Bayern München |
| Willian Pacho | Ecuador | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Julián Quiñones | Mexico | Al-Qadsiah |
| Declan Rice | England | Arsenal |
| Rodri | Spain | Manchester City / Barcelona |
| Fabián Ruiz | Spain | Paris Saint-Germain |
| William Saliba | France | Arsenal |
| Ferran Torres | Spain | Barcelona / Paris Saint-Germain |
| Dayot Upamecano | France | Bayern München |
| Vinícius Júnior | Brazil | Real Madrid |
| Vitinha | Portugal | Paris Saint-Germain |
As of October 25th, who is more favored?
With just over a day remaining until the awards ceremony, relevant bookmakers have updated the latest odds for the Ballon d'Or, showing significant changes compared to yesterday.
Compared to yesterday's odds, Harry Kane remains at the top, with his odds drifting to 1.44. Kylian Mbappé's odds dropped sharply from 9.00 to 3.40, overtaking Lamine Yamal to move into second place, while Yamal's odds lengthened from 4.00 yesterday to 6.50. The odds for the players ranked behind them saw little change.
Meanwhile, according to the Ballon d'Or winning probabilities released by another agency, Kane holds an overwhelming lead at 71%. Mbappé surged from 9% to 17% to claim second place, while Yamal sits third at 13%.
