Ballon d’Or 2026: The show starts at 9 p.m.

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The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony begins in London on Monday evening at 9 p.m. Interested viewers can follow the presentation live and see who succeeds Ousmane Dembélé.

For football fans, this is an exciting live event: Franceinfo has identified Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane as favorites in the run-up. Paris Match also reports that the top 10 was already known and that Lamine Yamal was in line for his first trophy.

Shortly before the official announcement, however, an error occurred: According to Public, the Ballon d’Or website prematurely and incorrectly proclaimed three winners. The report describes the technical glitch as a major blunder that caused confusion shortly before the ceremony.

When and where is the Ballon d’Or ceremony taking place?

The official start is at 9 p.m. Paris Match writes that the ceremony is taking place in London. Franceinfo is also providing live coverage.

That means you don’t need to make any special plans for the start time: the main event begins at 9 p.m. The first rankings have already been released beforehand, making the live broadcast interesting for everyone who wants to watch.

Who are the favorites for the 2026 Ballon d’Or?

Mbappé, Yamal and Kane are among the leading candidates according to Franceinfo. Which name ultimately wins had initially remained unclear, according to the source.

Paris Match also points to another public-health issue: the top 10 was already known, while the names in places 11 through 30 had been published beforehand. For the evening itself, the key question was therefore who would receive the most prestigious award.

Why did the official website cause confusion?

The technical glitch: The official Ballon d’Or website reportedly displayed three winners ahead of the actual presentation, even though there was no confirmed recipient at that point.

Public describes a major technical glitch and a corresponding signal error. This is not a result but a mistake in the announcement. By contrast, Franceinfo and Paris Match report that the award ceremony was under way and discuss the expected favorites.

What to keep an eye on when watching live

Look out for the official confirmation of the winner. According to Public’s account, the premature display on the website was wrong. For the final result, therefore, rely on the actual presentation or the live coverage, not on the faulty website display.

Paris Match aptly sums up the situation: the top 10 was already known, but the ceremony remained decisive until the evening. That makes the livestream a short but clear appointment for everyone.

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As of 9:00 p.m., further details to follow.