The Ballon d’Or stands as the most prestigious individual honor in world football. This Monday, October 26, the iconic London Palladium Theatre in England will host the 70th edition of the historic ceremony, where Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé enter as the top contenders to lift the coveted trophy. Co-hosted by Kate Scott and Thierry Henry, here is everything you need to know about the broadcast schedule and where to watch the gala live.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will stream live and for free on DAZN, accessible through both its official website and the DAZN App. To tune in, simply sign up for a free account if you are a new user, or log in with your existing credentials.
In addition, Paramount+ and the digital channel CBS Sports Golazo Network will bring you the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
If you want to watch the broadcast in Spanish, you need to tune in to TUDN and the online platform ViX.
A key detail to keep in mind is the seasonal time change: the United Kingdom will set its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, while the United States will remain on daylight saving time until November 1. Therefore, it is advisable to carefully check the schedule for each U.S. time zone.
| Time Zone (U.S.) | Red Carpet (Pre-show) | Start of the Gala (Ceremony) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) (Miami, New York) | 2:00 p. m. | 4:00 p. m. |
| Central Time (CT) (Texas, Chicago) | 1:00 p. m. | 3:00 p. m. |
| Mountain Time (MT) (Denver) | 12:00 p. m. | 2:00 p. m. |
| Pacific Time (PT) (Los Angeles) | 11:00 a. m. | 1:00 p. m. |
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