Organisers of the Ballon d’Or have confirmed that the 2026 awards ceremony will take place on October 27, with the event scheduled to begin at 8pm Central European Time (CET).
The ceremony will bring together football stars and other key figures in the sport as the world awaits the announcement of this year’s winners.
According to the announced schedule, the red carpet session will run from 6pm to 7:40pm CET, ahead of the main awards ceremony, which is expected to end at 10pm.
A press conference with the winners will follow at 10:30pm CET.
The Ballon d’Or is one of football’s most prestigious individual honours, recognising outstanding performances by players over a specified period.
The announcement has already sparked discussions among football fans, with several supporters sharing their preferred candidates for the award on social media.
