Ballon d'Or to air worldwide live and free on DAZN

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place Monday, October 26 in London, when the coveted prize will be awarded to the finest talent in the sport from the previous season. This year's ceremony will be the 70th edition, as France Football magazine has presented the award annually since 1956.

DAZN will stream the live broadcast of the ceremony and, as a Global Gold Sponsoring Partner of the Ballon d'Or in the “Sports Broadcast Services” and “Sports OTT Services” categories, provide dedicated content and coverage across DAZN's channels in the build-up to the ceremony.

"The Ballon d'Or is one of the most iconic events in football and a celebration of the players who inspire fans around the world," Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, said. "We are delighted to welcome the Ballon d'Or back to DAZN and to make it available free to fans in 200 markets globally. As the global home of sport, fans come to DAZN for some of the biggest events and best viewing experiences, and the Ballon d'Or is a perfect addition to our comprehensive football portfolio. It’s a great example of how DAZN connects fans with the defining moments of the beautiful game."

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Last year's winners include France and PSG attacker Ousmane Dembélé on the Men's side and Women's Ballon d'Or recipient Aitana Bonmatí of Spain and Barcelona. The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be announced later today.