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Ballon d’Or 2026: Date, Time and Where to Watch Live

Published on October 23, 2026

Football fans in Nigeria can watch the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony live on Monday, October 26, as the world’s top footballers gather in London for the 70th edition of the prestigious awards.

The ceremony will take place at the London Palladium, with the event set to begin at 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time.

Here Are the Details of the Upcoming Ballon d’Or 2026 Ceremony;

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time (WAT)
Venue: London Palladium, London, England
Hosts: Thierry Henry and Kate Scott

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Where to Watch Ballon d’Or 2026 in Nigeria

Nigerian viewers can watch the ceremony live for free on DAZN.

Fans can access the broadcast through:

DAZN website: https://www.dazn.com/
DAZN app: Available on supported smartphones, smart TVs and other devices.

Viewers may need to create a free account or sign in to access the live stream. No Nigerian television channel is currently listed among the official broadcast partners.

Players to Watch

The leading nominees for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or include:

Ousmane Dembélé — Paris Saint-Germain
Lamine Yamal — Barcelona
Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid
Harry Kane — Bayern Munich
Erling Haaland — Manchester City
Lionel Messi — Inter Miami
Bruno Fernandes — Manchester United

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Dembélé won the men’s award in 2025 and will be looking to retain the title.

The ceremony will also feature the women’s Ballon d’Or and other awards recognising outstanding players, young talents, goalkeepers, coaches and clubs.

The 2026 ceremony marks the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d’Or, which was first presented in 1956.

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