2026 Ballon d’Or: Award Details Confirmed as Dembele, Harry Kane, Mbappé Compete

The Ballon d’Or organizers have announced that the 2026 ceremony will take place in London, United Kingdom.

The 70th edition of the award is scheduled for October 26, 2026.

With the European football season winding down and the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, observers will be keen to see who will succeed 2025 winner Ousmane Dembélé.

Dembélé is among the leading favorites, especially as Paris Saint‑Germain prepare to face Arsenal in the Champions League final this weekend.

PSG have already secured the Ligue 1 title.

Dembélé’s teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is also a strong contender for the prize.

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane saw his chances diminish after the club’s exit in the Champions League semi‑final, while Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid remains in the running.