Ballon d'Or 2026: Nominees to be Revealed on September 8, Ceremony in London

The Ballon d'Or organization announced that the list of nominees for the 2026 edition will be revealed on September 8. The awards ceremony will take place on October 26, 2026, in London, marking a change of venue after several years in Paris. Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí, the reigning champions, will attempt to defend their titles. This event celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d'Or and pays tribute to Sir Stanley Matthews, the first winner in 1956.