2026 Women's Ballon d'Or nominees announced ahead of London ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The list of 30 nominees for the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or has been revealed. The ceremony will take place on Monday, Oct. 26, at the London Palladium Theatre. Notable nominees include Patri Guijarro, Khadija Shaw, and Alexia Putellas. Reigning winner Aitana Bonmatí will not attend as she missed the shortlist due to an injury-plagued season. Fans can watch the event live via streaming on the award website and DAZN.
- •Nominees include Selma Bacha, Barbra Banda, and Melchie Dumornay.
- •Aitana Bonmatí won the award last year but is not nominated this time.
- •The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 26.
- •Fans can stream the event on the official website and DAZN.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Women’s Ballon d'Or nominees: Full list of 30 finalists
"The day has arrived. Monday, Oct. 26 will see the 2026 Ballon d'Or presented at a ceremony in London.
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