France Football confirms that the shortlists for all 12 Ballon d’Or award categories will be unveiled on September 8, 2026. The organisers say the nominees—covering players, coaches, and clubs—are to be revealed on the same date, ahead of the main awards ceremony.
The ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London. Both outlets report the same timeline and the number of categories, presenting the update as part of a broader countdown to the event. The Daily Post Nigeria frames the development as confirmation of “numbers of nominees” and categories ahead of the awards, while Vanguard additionally references a “full list” in its coverage. Beyond these scheduling and scope details, the articles do not provide further specifics on the nominees themselves.
