Ballon d'Or organizers schedule nominee announcement for September 8
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The organization behind the Ballon d'Or confirmed that the list of nominees for the upcoming awards will be released on September 8. This announcement will cover multiple categories, including the Men’s and Women’s Ballon d'Or, alongside accolades for coaches, goalkeepers, clubs, and young talent. Following the reveal of the 30-player shortlists for the primary awards, the ceremony is set to take place in London on October 26. This year marks a shift in location as the event moves away from the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The upcoming edition is viewed as particularly competitive, with organizers noting that the field is among the most open in the last 20 years.
- •Nominees across all categories will be announced on September 8.
- •The awards ceremony moves to London on October 26.
- •The Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or categories will each feature 30 nominees.
- •Additional categories include goalkeeper, coach, forward, and club of the year honors.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — When are Ballon d'Or nominees announced? All you need to know about 2026 shortlist reveal
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Ballon d'Or: we know when the nominees will be revealed!
"The winner of the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or will be selected this October, as the best player from the 2025/26 season will be identified and bestowed with the most prestigious individual award the sport of soccer has to offer.
"Get your calendar out!The moment of truth is getting closer! This Monday, the date for the announcement of the Ballon d'Or nominees was officially revealed.The finalists for this edition, probably the...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:00 AMWhen are Ballon d'Or nominees announced? All you need to know about 2026 shortlist reveal
The winner of the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or will be selected this October, as the best player from the 2025/26 season will be identified and bestowed with the most prestigious individual award the sport of soccer has to offer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:22 PM🚨 Ballon d'Or: we know when the nominees will be revealed!
Get your calendar out!The moment of truth is getting closer! This Monday, the date for the announcement of the Ballon d'Or nominees was officially revealed.The finalists for this edition, probably the...
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