When are Ballon d'Or nominees announced? All you need to know about 2026 shortlist reveal
The winner of the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or will be selected this October, as the best player from the 2025/26 season will be identified and bestowed with the most prestigious individual award the sport of soccer has to offer.
The Ballon d'Or nominees for the 2026 season will be announced on Tuesday, September 8 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. CET by France Football. A total of 30 players will be shortlisted, from which the winner will be selected. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 26, with the event being held in London, England to honor the inaugural winner, Sir Stanley Matthews.
The award is given to the best player from the 2025/26 season, and Rodri, who helped lead Spain to a World Cup title this past summer, could potentially be nominated again. The 2026 edition of the award is special, as it marks the 70th anniversary and will be held at a different location than usual.
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