The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. GMT on Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium in London, England. The 70th edition of football’s prestigious individual awards will take place in the British capital for the first time, bringing together nominees for the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or and several other honors.
The official ceremony is scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to approximately 10 p.m. in London. In continental Europe, the event starts at 9 p.m. Central European Time (CET). Fans in the United States, Canada and Latin America can watch in the afternoon, while viewers in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia will need to tune in early on Tuesday, October 27.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony starts at 8 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. in Peru and Colombia) on Monday, October 26. The event will be held at the London Palladium, marking the first time the awards ceremony has taken place in London.
Organized by France Football and UEFA, the ceremony celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026. The awards recognize achievements in men’s and women’s football, with additional honors for goalkeepers, young players, coaches and clubs.
The following table lists the local start times for the official ceremony in selected countries and cities. All times are based on the scheduled 8 p.m. GMT start in London.
| Country / Region | Local Start Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (London) | 8:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Ireland (Dublin) | 8:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Spain (Madrid) | 9:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| France (Paris) | 9:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Italy (Rome) | 9:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Germany (Berlin) | 9:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| United States (New York) | 4:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| United States (Chicago) | 3:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| United States (Denver) | 2:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| United States (Los Angeles) | 1:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Canada (Toronto) | 4:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Canada (Winnipeg) | 3:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Canada (Calgary) | 2:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Canada (Vancouver) | 1:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Mexico (Mexico City) | 2:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Peru (Lima) | 3:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Colombia (Bogotá) | 3:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Venezuela (Caracas) | 4:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Bolivia (La Paz) | 4:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) | 5:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Brazil (Brasília) | 5:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Chile (Santiago) | 5:00 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) | 4:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Singapore | 4:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Australia (Perth) | 4:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Australia (Darwin) | 5:30 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Australia (Brisbane) | 6:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Australia (Adelaide) | 6:30 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Australia (Sydney) | 7:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Australia (Melbourne) | 7:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| New Zealand (Auckland) | 9:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| India (New Delhi) | 1:30 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| China (Beijing) | 4:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Japan (Tokyo) | 5:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
Times are calculated from the official 8 p.m. GMT start in London and the local time-zone offsets in effect on October 26, 2026. Canada and Australia span multiple time zones, so representative cities are listed.
The red carpet is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in London on Monday, October 26, ahead of the official ceremony at 8 p.m. GMT. The pre-ceremony coverage gives fans an opportunity to follow the arrival of nominated players, coaches and other guests at the London Palladium.
In Paris, the red carpet begins at 7 p.m. CET. In New York, it starts at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, while viewers in Los Angeles can follow the arrivals from 11 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
The red carpet and the official awards ceremony have separate start times, so viewers should check the schedule for the portion of the event they want to watch.
The 2026 edition marks the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d’Or, first awarded in 1956. London was selected to host the ceremony for the first time, with the choice also paying tribute to Stanley Matthews, the English footballer who won the inaugural award.
France Football presents the Ballon d’Or in partnership with UEFA, which has co-organized the ceremony since 2024. The event recognizes the leading performers in men’s and women’s football, alongside awards for goalkeepers, young players, coaches and clubs.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium in London, England.
The official ceremony starts at 4 p.m. Eastern Time in New York, 3 p.m. Central Time in Chicago, 2 p.m. Mountain Time in Denver and 1 p.m. Pacific Time in Los Angeles on Monday, October 26.
The ceremony begins at 4 p.m. in Toronto, 3 p.m. in Winnipeg, 2 p.m. in Calgary and 1 p.m. in Vancouver on Monday, October 26.
The ceremony starts at 2 p.m. in Mexico City, 3 p.m. in Peru and Colombia, 4 p.m. in Venezuela and Bolivia, and 5 p.m. in Argentina, Brazil and Chile on Monday, October 26.
The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and at 9 p.m. in Spain, France, Italy and Germany on Monday, October 26.
The ceremony starts at 4 a.m. in Perth, 6 a.m. in Brisbane, 7 a.m. in Sydney and Melbourne, and 9 a.m. in Auckland on Tuesday, October 27. Times vary across Australia because the country has several time zones.
The ceremony starts at 4 a.m. local time in both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on Tuesday, October 27.
The event will be held at the London Palladium in London, England. It is the first time the Ballon d’Or ceremony has taken place in the British capital.
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