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International football’s most prestigious honor will be given out today.
The Ballon d’Or ceremony kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on DAZN.
A 30-player shortlist was announced earlier this year that includes eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and last year’s winner, Osumane Dembélé, who could become just the 11th man to win more than once.
Watch Ballon d'Or ceremony for free
- When: Oct. 26, 3 p.m. ET
- Where: London Palladium (London, England)
- How to watch for free: DAZN (seven-day free trial)
- TV Channel: Streaming exclusive
The women’s Ballon d’Or will go to a new player this year, as three-time winner and current award-holder Aitana Bonmatí was left off the shortlist after she missed most of the season with a broken leg.
This year’s awards will take into account achievements from Aug. 3, 2025 to July 19, 2026 (the date of the 2026 World Cup final) for the men, and Aug. 3, 2025 to Aug 16, 2026 (the date of the women’s Africa Cup of Nations final) for women.
The 70th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony will move out of its traditional home of Paris as the organizers honor Sir Stanley Matthews, the first Ballon d’Or winner, in London, England.
What time does the Ballon d’Or get announced?
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony begins today, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the Ballon d’Or ceremony for free
You can stream the Ballon d’Or ceremony for free on DAZN. All you need to get started is an email address. No subscription is required, but you will have to make a free account on the streamer to start watching.
DAZN also has premium, paid options available to enhance your viewing experience with HDR picture, Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, and fewer ads. DAZN Premium plans begin at $19.99/month.
2026 Ballon d’Or nominees
Men’s Ballon d’Or
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
- Pau Cubarsí (FC Barcelona)
- Marc Cucurella (Chelsea, Real Madrid)
- Osumane Dembélé (PSG)
- Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich)
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- Gabriel (Arsenal)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
- Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)
- Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr)
- Marquinhos (PSG)
- Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- Nuno Mendes (PSG)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
- Joao Neves (PSG)
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
- Willian Pacho (PSG)
- Julian Quiñones (Al-Qadsiah)
- Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- Rodri (Man City, FC Barcelona)
- Fabián Ruiz (PSG)
- William Saliba (Arsenal)
- Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona, PSG)
- Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
- Vinícus Jr. (Real Madrid)
- Vitinha (PSG)
Women’s Ballon d’Or
- Selma Bacha (OL Lyonnes)
- Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)
- Klara Bühl (Bayern Munich)
- Esmee Brugts (FC Barcelona)
- Mariona Caldentey (Arsnela)
- Scarlett Camberos (Club América)
- Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City)
- Temwa Chawinga (KC Current)
- Cata Coll (FC Barcelona)
- Melchie Dumornay (OL Lyonnes)
- Caroline Graham Hansen (FC Barcelona)
- Alex Greenwood (Manchester City)
- Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona)
- Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich)
- Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)
- Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC)
- Mapi León (FC Barcelona, London City Lionesses)
- Lorena (KC Current)
- Melvine Malard (Man United, Chelsea)
- Manaka Matsukubo (NC Courage, Chelsea)
- Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City)
- Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona)
- Claudia Pina (FC Barcelona)
- Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona, London City Lionesses)
- Wendie Renard (OL Lyonnes)
- Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
- Khadija Shaw (Manchester City)
- Momoko Tanikawa (Bayern Munich)
- Caroline Weir (Real Madrid, OL Lyonnes)
- Tessa Wullaert (Inter Milan, Como)
What awards are given out at the Ballon d’Or?
- Men’s and Women’s Kopa Trophies (best under-21 player)
- Men’s and Women’s Yashin Trophies (best goalkeeper)
- Men’s and Women’s Gerd Müller Trophies (top scorer from the previous season)
- Socrates Award (best humanitarian work done by a footballer)
- Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year
- Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year
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