The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony begins at 8 p.m. GMT on Monday, Oct. 26, at the London Palladium. That translates to 3 p.m. Eastern Time and noon Pacific Time in the U.S., while viewers in India can tune in at 1:30 a.m. IST on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The 70th edition of football's prestigious individual awards will recognize achievements across men's and women's football.

The ceremony is being held in London for the first time to honor England's Stanley Matthews, who won the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956. France Football, in partnership with UEFA, will host the event to celebrate individual and team achievements across several categories.

The main ceremony is scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. GMT on Monday, Oct. 26. Due to the time difference, viewers in India will have to tune in after midnight, while audiences in the U.S. can watch during the afternoon.

• United States: 3 p.m. Eastern Time and noon Pacific Time on Monday, Oct. 26.
• United Kingdom: 8 p.m. GMT on Monday, Oct. 26.
• India: 1:30 a.m. IST on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

The ceremony is expected to conclude at approximately 10 p.m. in London, equivalent to 3:30 a.m. IST in India. The timings may vary depending on the presentation schedule.

The red carpet is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in London on Monday, Oct. 26. Players, nominees, and football personalities are expected to arrive for photographs and interviews ahead of the main ceremony.

In the U.S., the red-carpet arrivals will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Time and 10 a.m. Pacific Time. In India, coverage is scheduled to start at approximately 11:30 p.m. IST on Monday, Oct. 26.

Fans can also follow live updates, rankings, and coverage through the official Ballon d'Or website throughout the evening.

DAZN is the global broadcast partner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in territories without separately designated broadcast partners. The platform has announced live and free coverage across 200 markets, subject to regional availability.

Viewers in the U.S., UK and India should check DAZN's website or app to confirm access in their respective countries. UEFA has also listed regional broadcast partners, including L'Équipe in France and Telefónica in Spain.

Those unable to watch the entire ceremony live can follow the results and announcements through the official Ballon d'Or website. Viewers should check local listings for the latest broadcast information.

The 2026 edition marks 70 years since the Ballon d'Or was first awarded in 1956. Alongside the men's and women's Ballon d'Or trophies, the ceremony will recognize young players, goalkeepers, coaches, clubs and leading goalscorers.

The program will also include the Sócrates Award, which recognizes solidarity initiatives and social causes supported by a committed champion.

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