Many of you have already taken part in the public vote to choose the greatest ever Ballon d’Or (BOAT), a fan-driven initiative that has sparked huge global enthusiasm, with countless votes pouring in from all over the world!

Thierry Henry, 2003 Ballon d’Or runner-up, and British journalist Kate Scott will host the ceremony for the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or on Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium.

Ballon d’Or pays homage to the venue of its 2026 gala, a world-renowned theatre that has entertained generation after generation.

On Monday 26 October 2026, the eyes of the world will be on the London Palladium for the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony. To make sure you don’t miss a moment of the red carpet and the awards ceremony, here is the broadcast schedule for your time zone.

The 70th edition of theBallon d'Orwill take place on Monday 26 October 2026, broadcast live from London. Would you like to watch the awards ceremony from France or abroad? Here is the full list of official broadcasters by country.

To mark its 70th anniversary, the most prestigious individual award is leaving France for a historic change of venue. The event is scheduled for Monday 26 October 2026 in London, when we will find out who will take home the trophy. From the key date to the reasons behind this unprecedented move, here is everything you need to know about the organisation of the 2026 Ballon d'Or.