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The 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place on Monday, 26 October 2026, broadcast live from London. Whether you’re in France or elsewhere, here’s a full list of official broadcasters by country.

The official website, ballondor.com, will offer real-time coverage of the event, including the ceremony itself, expert analysis, full statistics and live results from 6 PM to 11 PM (London time).

Official TV and Streaming Partners by Country

In most countries, viewers can watch for free on DAZN after a quick sign-up.

France
The ceremony will air live and free-to-air on L’Équipe TV. The channel will open with a special programme covering the red carpet at the London Palladium, with players and celebrities arriving and sharing their first reactions before the ceremony begins. It will also be streamed free of charge on L’Équipe’s website and mobile app.

Other countries

• Spain: Telefónica
• Czech Republic and Slovakia: TV Nova
• Bulgaria: bTV
• Romania: Clever Media
• Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Central Asia: Quest Media

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2026 Ballon d’Or Nominees Revealed

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on Monday, 26 October at the London Palladium Theatre, the first time the event has been staged in London.

Football’s most prestigious individual award, created by France Football in 1956, celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Since 2024, it has been co-organised by France Football (owned by the L’Équipe Group) and UEFA. London was chosen as host city as a tribute to the award’s first-ever winner, England’s Stanley Matthews.

Award Categories

• Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or
• Men’s and Women’s Young Talent of the Year
• Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
• Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year
• Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year
• Men’s and Women’s Striker of the Year
• Sócrates Award, presented by L’Équipe and Peace and Sport, recognising solidarity initiatives and societal causes backed by a committed champion

Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees

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)

Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees

Selma Bacha (France, OL Lyonnes)
Barbra Banda (Zambia, Orlando Pride)
Esmee Brugts (Netherlands, Barcelona)
Klara Bühl (Germany, Bayern München)
Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Arsenal)
Scarlett Camberos (Mexico, Club América)
Kerstin Casparij (Netherlands, Manchester City)
Temwa Chawinga (Malawi, Kansas City Current)
Cata Coll (Spain, Barcelona)
Melchie Dumornay (Haiti, OL Lyonnes)
Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
Alex Greenwood (England, Manchester City)
Patri Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona)
Pernille Harder (Denmark, Bayern München)
Yui Hasegawa (Japan, Manchester City)
Rose Lavelle (United States, Gotham FC)
Mapi León (Spain, Barcelona/London City Lionesses)
Lorena (Brazil, Kansas City Current)
Melvine Malard (France, Manchester United/Chelsea)
Manaka Matsukubo (Japan, North Carolina Courage/Chelsea)
Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands, Manchester City)
Ewa Pajor (Poland, Barcelona)
Clàudia Pina (Spain, Barcelona)
Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona/London City Lionesses)
Wendie Renard (France, OL Lyonnes)
Alessia Russo (England, Arsenal)
Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City)
Momoko Tanikawa (Japan, Bayern München)
Caroline Weir (Scotland, Real Madrid/OL Lyonnes)
Tessa Wullaert (Belgium, Inter/Como)

Men’s Young Talent of the Year Nominees

Kerim Alajbegović (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Salzburg/Juventus)
Ayyoub Bouaddi (Morocco, Lille/Manchester City)
Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona)
Yan Diomandé (Côte d’Ivoire, Leipzig/Real Madrid)
Lennart Karl (Germany, Bayern München)
Éli Junior Kroupi (France, Bournemouth)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Johan Manzambi (Switzerland, Freiburg/Aston Villa)
Ibrahim Maza (Algeria, Leverkusen)
Warren Zaïre-Emery (France, Paris)

Women’s Young Talent of the Year Nominees

Veerle Buurman (Netherlands, Chelsea)
Vicky López (Spain, Barcelona)
Felicia Schröder (Sweden, Häcken/Real Madrid)
Clara Serrajordi (Spain, Barcelona)
Lily Yohannes (United States, OL Lyonnes)

Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees

Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Real Madrid)
Joan García (Spain, Barcelona)
Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, Dortmund)
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa/Chelsea)
Édouard Mendy (Senegal, Al-Ahli)
David Raya (Spain, Arsenal)
Matvey Safonov (Russia, Paris Saint-Germain)
Unai Simón (Spain, Athletic Club)
Vozinha (Cape Verde, Chaves/Colo-Colo)

Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees

Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany, Gotham FC)
Cata Coll (Spain, Barcelona)
Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
Lorena (Brazil, Kansas City Current)
Ayaka Yamashita (Japan, Manchester City)

Men’s Coach of the Year Nominees

Mikel Arteta (Spain, Arsenal)
Luis de la Fuente (Spain, Spain national team)
Unai Emery (Spain, Aston Villa)
Vincent Kompany (Belgium, Bayern München)
Luis Enrique (Spain, Paris Saint-Germain)

Women’s Coach of the Year Nominees

Jonatan Giráldez (Spain, OL Lyonnes)
Andrée Jeglertz (Sweden, Manchester City)
Nils Nielsen (Denmark, Japan national team)
Pere Romeu (Spain, Barcelona)
Elena Sadiku (Sweden, Celtic/Häcken)

Men’s Club of the Year Nominees

Arsenal (England)
Bayern München (Germany)
Bodø/Glimt (Norway)
Flamengo (Brazil)
Paris Saint-Germain (France)

Women’s Club of the Year Nominees

Barcelona (Spain)
Bayern München (Germany)
Club América (Mexico)
Manchester City (England)
OL Lyonnes (France)