# 2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony Time and Free Streaming Guide

> Watch the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony live for free on DAZN or local TV.
- Title: 2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony Time and Free Streaming Guide · SI
- Summary: Watch the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony live for free on DAZN or local TV. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony starts October 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET with free…
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- Published: 2026-10-26T14:01:02+00:00
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## 2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony Date
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place on Oct. 26, 2026, at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England.
## 2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony Start Time
The event begins at around 4 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT with red carpet walkabout starting two hours earlier.
## 2026 Ballon d'Or Contenders
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are the leading contenders for the men’s top prize.
## 2026 Ballon d'Or Awards
The ceremony includes the Ballon d'Or Féminin, Johan Cruyff Trophy, Kopa Trophy and other soccer honors.
## 2026 Ballon d'Or Winner Announcement
The men’s Ballon d'Or winner is announced at 5:46 p.m. ET / 9:46 p.m. GMT.
## 2026 Ballon d'Or Free Streaming
Fans can watch the ceremony live for free on DAZN in most countries with no subscription required.
## 2026 Ballon d'Or Local Broadcasts
France’s L’Équipe TV and Spain’s Telefónica provide local streaming options for the ceremony.
## 2026 Ballon d'Or Broadcast Partners
Broadcasters include DAZN for most countries, L’Équipe TV in France, and Telefónica in Spain.
## Key takeaway

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony starts October 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET with free streaming on DAZN and local broadcasts in most countries.