The 2026 Bola de Ouro ceremony takes place on Monday, October 26, starting at 5:00 PM Brasília time (UTC+3 / 8:00 PM local time), at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, CNN Brasil reported. Conferred by the French magazine France Football, the prestigious award reaches its 70th edition and is being held outside of Paris for the very first time in its history. Streaming platform DAZN holds the broadcast rights for viewers in Brazil.
London Palladium Theatre Hosts Historic 70th Ceremony
The 70th edition of world football’s most celebrated individual honors leaves the French capital behind to set up a stage at the historic London Palladium Theatre. For international fans tuning in remotely, DAZN provides live coverage of the proceedings as football figures gather in central London to see who succeeds the previous year’s victors.
Recent Winners of the Bola de Ouro
The past decade of the award reveals a roster dominated by European clubs and global icons, alongside a recent shift toward emerging stars:
Bola de Ouro 2026 anuncia vencedores nesta segunda-feiraA Bola de Ouro 2026 anuncia os destaques do futebol internacional nesta segunda-feira, às 17h, no horário de Brasília. A 70ª edição da premiação ocorrerá no London Palladium Theatre, em Londres, na Inglaterra, em homenagem…
- 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo — Real Madrid
- 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo — Real Madrid
- 2018: Luka Modrić — Real Madrid
- 2019: Lionel Messi — Barcelona
- 2020: Award cancelled
- 2021: Lionel Messi — Paris Saint-Germain
- 2022: Karim Benzema — Real Madrid
- 2023: Lionel Messi — Inter Miami
- 2024: Rodri — Manchester City
- 2025: Ousmane Dembélé — Paris Saint-Germain
Brazilian Nominees Across Multiple Categories
Brazil enters this year’s gala with representation spread across three distinct categories, CNN Brasil reported. Real Madrid forward Vini Jr, Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos, and Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães all contend for the men’s player of the year prize. In the women’s division, Brazilian national team player Lorena—who plays her club football in the United States—is nominated for both best female player and best goalkeeper in the world. Brazilian side Flamengo also secured a nomination for the men's club of the year award.
Event Details and Broadcast Schedule
The 70th Bola de Ouro ceremony begins at 17:00 Brasília time on Monday, October 26, 2026, hosted live at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England. DAZN manages the live broadcast feed for audiences watching from Brazil.
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