France Football, organisers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards, have officially released the list of nominees for the 2026 edition.
The nominees were published on the organisation’s official website on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé is the reigning Ballon d’Or winner after beating Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal to the prize in 2025.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in London, United Kingdom, on October 26.
Full list of 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees
Women’s Club of the Year
Barcelona
Bayern Munich
Club América
Manchester City
OL Lyonnes
Men’s Club of the Year
Arsenal
Bayern Munich
Bodø/Glimt
Flamengo
Paris Saint-Germain
