Football stars and famous faces are beginning to arrive for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with the world’s biggest names in the beautiful game stepping out in style for one of the sport’s most prestigious nights.
The ceremony is taking place at London’s Palladium for the first time, bringing together leading players, managers and guests to celebrate the best of football over the past year.
While the awards celebrate excellence on the field, the annual ceremony has also become an opportunity for football's biggest names to showcase their personal style, with players and guests bringing their fashion A-game to the red carpet.
As the arrivals get under way, the red carpet is already offering plenty of fashion inspiration, from classic black-tie tailoring to statement outfits and daring accessories.
Kate Scott poses in a sheer black gown
Scott has arrived in a long, sheer black dress
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Kate Scott is an English sports broadcaster best known for her football coverage on CBS Sports. She has anchored the network’s UEFA Champions League coverage since 2020.
She is a familiar face to football fans, presenting alongside former players including Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
Scott has arrived in a long, sheer black dress featuring floral detailing and exposed arms.
Club América’s Scarlett Camberos stuns in red
Camberos is among the nominees
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Scarlett Nefer Camberos Becerra, who plays as a forward for Mexican side Club América, has stepped out on the red carpet in a striking wine-red gown featuring a mix of materials.
The Mexico international won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games and is among the nominees for the Women’s Ballon d’Or.
Chelsea women players arrive
The team are dressed to impress at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony
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Netherlands and Chelsea defender Veerle Buurman, Japan and North Carolina Courage midfielder Manaka Matsukubo, England and Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and France and Manchester United forward Melvine Malard arrive dressed to impress at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at London’s Palladium Theatre.
Ibrahim Maza arrives on the carpet
Maza has received his first nomination in the Men's Young Talent of the Year
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Known as “Mazadona” in Algeria, the 20-year-old has arrived on the carpet wearing a black tuxedo. The Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder has received his first nomination in the Men's Young Talent of the Year.
Lucy Bronze puts on a stylish display
Lucy Bronze arriving on the red carpet ahead of the 70th annual Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre
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Chelsea star and England great Lucy Bronze has arrived in a maroon dress with one shoulder exposed, wearing her hair up as she poses on the red carpet.
Louise Bonsall and Michael Owen
Louise Bonsall and Michael Owen match in black on the carpet
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Michael Owen, the last Englishman to win the Ballon D’Or, has arrived on the red carpet with his wife Louise Bonsall.
The childhood sweethearts arrived dressed in matching black outfits, smiling for the cameras.