# Ballon d'Or 2026 in London, not Paris

> Ballon d'Or 2026 moves from Paris to London for 70th anniversary.
- Title: Ballon d'Or 2026 in London, not Paris · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: Ballon d'Or 2026 moves from Paris to London for 70th anniversary. The 2026 Ballon d'Or Awards will be held in London instead of Paris to commemorate Sir…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/why-ballon-d-or-2026-awards-in-london-instead-of-paris-stanley-mathews-honour/article71627434.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-26T13:48:14+00:00
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- Topics: ballon dor, london, paris, 2026, stanley mathews, fa cup, ousmane dembele, aitana bonmati, sports
## 2026 Ballon d'Or venue shift
The 2026 Ballon d'Or Award Ceremony moves from Paris to London.
## Traditional Paris home
The event has been held in Paris since 2019 at the Théâtre du Châtelet.
## 2025 winners
Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s best player awards in 2025.
## 70th anniversary
The 2026 ceremony marks the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d'Or Awards.
## 1956 winner
Sir Stanley Matthews won the Ballon d'Or Men’s Player of the Year in 1956.
## Matthews' career
Matthews played for Blackpool and Stoke and made 54 appearances for England.
## Matthews' retirement
Matthews retired at 50, saying he should have continued for another year or two.
## London commemoration
The 2026 ceremony will be held in London to honor Matthews' 1956 win.
## Key takeaway

The 2026 Ballon d'Or Awards will be held in London instead of Paris to commemorate Sir Stanley Matthews' 1956 win.