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The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is fast approaching, with considerable uncertainty surrounding the men's top award.
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal have risen as the frontrunners, and each presents a compelling argument for claiming the coveted trophy. With the competition so closely contested, the winner may remain unknown right up until the final announcement.
There are numerous other accolades to anticipate as well, including the Ballon d'Or Féminin, the Johan Cruyff Trophy for managers, the Kopa Trophy for emerging players and various other honors recognizing excellence in soccer.
Want to follow all the action? Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony on TV and via live stream.
When Does the 2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony Begin?
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on Oct. 26, 2026, at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England.
The event is set to kick off at approximately 4 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT, with players, managers and other notable figures walking the red carpet a few hours prior.
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What Time Will the Ballon d'Or Winner Be Announced?
The ceremony itself will not begin until 4 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT, with the opening award to be revealed five minutes after the start.
Awards will then be presented at intervals until the main Ballon d'Or prizes are revealed at 5:36 p.m. ET / 9:36 p.m. GMT and 5:46 p.m. ET / 9:46 p.m. GMT—the women's award will be presented ten minutes before the men's winner is confirmed.
The complete Ballon d'Or ranking countdown will begin online at 12 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. GMT.
Award | Presentation Time |
|---|---|
Kopa Trophy—Men's and Women's | 4:05 p.m. ET / 8:05 p.m. GMT |
People's Choice Award | 4:17 p.m. ET / 8:17 p.m. GMT |
Coach of the Year—Men's and Women's | 4:23 p.m. ET / 8:23 p.m. GMT |
Yashin Trophy—Men's and Women's | 4:43 p.m. ET / 8:43 p.m. GMT |
Gerd Muller Award—Men's and Women's | 4:52 p.m. ET / 8:52 p.m. GMT |
Men's and Women's Club of the Year | 4:59 p.m. ET / 8:59 p.m. GMT |
Socrates Award | 5:15 p.m. ET / 9:15 p.m. GMT |
Ballon d'Or Féminin | 5:36 p.m. ET / 9.36 p.m. GMT |
Ballon d'Or | 5:46 p.m. ET / 9:46 p.m. GMT |
How to Watch the 2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony On TV, Live Stream
In most regions, fans can watch the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony live and free of charge on DAZN. While viewers will need to register an account, a paid subscription is not necessary to access the broadcast.
Certain countries will also have local broadcast options available. In France, L'Équipe TV will air the ceremony through their website and mobile app.
In Spain, Telefónica will be providing coverage of the event.
Below is the complete list of broadcasters by country.
Full List of Ballon d'Or Broadcast Partners
Country/Territory | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
Armenia | FAST Media |
Bulgaria | bTV |
Czechia, Slovakia | TV Nova |
France | L'Équipe TV |
Georgia | Setanta Sports/Silknet |
Hungary | RTL Hungary |
Norway | TV2 |
Romania | Clever Media |
Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan & Central Asia | Quest Media |
Spain | Telefónica |