2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony: date, venue, nominees and voting explained

Searches are rising for when and where the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place. Coverage from UEFA, Manchester City and British GQ explains the nominees and how the awards are decided.

Timeline

1. 23 Oct, 11:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 23 Oct, 11:20 UTCPicked up on News
3. 23 Oct, 11:20 UTCUEFA.com explains ceremony date, nominees and voting

Top sources

• when is the ballon d'or ceremonyGoogle Trends
• Kate Scott on Micah Richards’ Ballon d’Or predictions: “he's all over the place”British GQ
• Ballon d’Or 2026: Everything you need to knowManchester City FC