The organisers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or have officially confirmed that this year’s award ceremony will take place in London instead of its traditional host city, Paris.
The 2026 edition of football’s biggest individual award ceremony is scheduled to hold on October 26, with London set to welcome some of the world’s biggest football stars, coaches and dignitaries for the glamorous event.
The Ballon d’Or ceremony has historically been associated with Paris, making the decision to stage this year’s edition in the English capital a major shift for the globally recognised awards.
The annual event honours the best-performing footballers across the world based on their achievements over the season, with growing anticipation already surrounding the race for this year’s top prize.
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Several football stars are expected to be in contention for the coveted award following impressive performances for their clubs and national teams during the season.
The announcement has also sparked widespread debate among football fans over who deserves to be crowned the world’s best player at the ceremony in October.