Ballon d’Or 2026 - Start time in India, UK, USA & around the world
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This will be the 70th ceremony of the prestigious award!
A total of 30 players from different nations and football leagues are nominated for the Ballon d’Or 2026. Considered one of the most prestigious individual awards in the history of football, it is all set to be presented for the 70th time.
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal are the favourites to clinch the award this year. Ousmane Dembele was named the Ballon d’Or winner in 2025 and is nominated to win the prestigious title once again, following domestic success and a UEFA Champions League title with Paris Saint-Germain.
Lionel Messi is the record eight-time winner of the prestigious individual award. His name is also included in the nominations after his top-of-the-line performances for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
Fans from around the world will be gearing up to witness the grand ceremony. The 70th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place for the first time outside of France. This year, the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, is all set to host this event on Monday, October 26.
Start time for Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony
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- India: 01:30 am (Tues, Oct 27)
- UK: 06:00 pm (08:00 pm Main ceremony starts)
- USA (Los Angeles): 11:00 am
- USA (Miami): 02:00 pm
- Argentina: 03:00 pm
- Spain: 07:00 pm
- Norway: 07:00 pm
- Riyadh: 09:00 pm
- Nigeria: 09:00 pm
- Georgia: 10:00 pm
- China: 02:00 am (Tues, Oct 27)
- Japan: 03:00 am (Tues, Oct 27)
- Australia: 05:00 am (Tues, Oct 27)
When and where will Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony take place?
The London Palladium Theatre in London, England, is all set to host this event on Monday, October 26.
Who are the favourites to win the Ballon d’Or 2026?
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
What is the start time for Ballon d’Or ceremony in India?
For the Indian fans, the ceremony is going to start at 01:30 am IST on October 27.
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