Ballon d'Or 2026 / Who will host the gala. What awards will be presented. Which players have been nominated

The 70th edition takes place on Monday, October 26, from 22:00 Romania time, at the Palladium Theatre in London. This is the first time the prestigious event has not been held in Paris.

The show will be presented by a gala duo: former great French international Thierry Henry and British journalist Kate Scott. Harry Kane is the bookmakers’ clear favorite to win the prestigious trophy. According to the British publication Evening Standard, the Bayern Munich striker has odds of 1.36, followed by Kylian Mbappe at odds of 3, and Lamine Yamal at odds of 5.50.

The awards to be presented on Monday at the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or

Young Talent of the Year, in the men’s and women’s categories

Goalkeeper of the Year, in the men’s and women’s categories

Coach of the Year, in the men’s and women’s categories

Club of the Year, in the men’s and women’s categories

Men’s and women’s Striker of the Year

The Socrates Award, presented by L’Équipe and Peace and Sport. For supported solidarity initiatives and social causes.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)

Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona, Spain)

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea, then Real Madrid, Spain)

Ousmane Dembélé (PSG, France)

Luis Diaz (Bayern München, Colombia)

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, Portugal)

Gabriel (Arsenal, Brazil)

Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)

Harry Kane (Bayern München, England)

Achraf Hakimi (PSG, Morocco)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG, Georgia)

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)

Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr, Senegal)

Marquinhos (PSG, Brazil)

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan, Argentina)

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, France)

Nuno Mendes (PSG, Portugal)

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)

Michael Olise (Bayern München, France)

João Neves (PSG, Portugal)

William Pacho (PSG, Ecuador)

Julian Quiñones (Al-Qadsiah, Mexico)

Declan Rice (Arsenal, England)

Rodri (Manchester City, then Barcelona, Spain)

Fabian Ruiz (PSG, Spain)

William Saliba (Arsenal, France)

Ferran Torres (Barcelona, then PSG, Spain)

Dayot Upamecano (Bayern München, France)

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid, Brazil)

Vitinha (PSG, Portugal)