Ballon d’Or ceremony postponed by 30 minutes in London
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, set to take place at The London Palladium, has been delayed for 30 minutes due to traffic issues in the area. Originally scheduled for 8:00 PM BST, it is now slated to start at 8:30 PM BST. The event is expected to announce the winner around 10:00 PM. Heavy traffic has caused delays for guests arriving for the ceremony, which features England captain Harry Kane as a favorite to win.
- •Event held at The London Palladium.
- •Delay caused by heavy traffic in London.
- •Ceremony now starts at 8:30 PM BST.
- •Winner announcement expected around 10:00 PM.
- •Harry Kane is favored to win the award.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Ballon d’Or ceremony in London delayed due to traffic issues
"The most prestigious individual prize in world football is being held at the London Palladium tonight
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