Thierry Henry, Kate Scott To Host 2026 Ballon d’Or Ceremony

Former France international Thierry Henry and British journalist Kate Scott will host the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at the London Palladium.

France Football and UEFA announced the hosts on the Ballon d’Or website, with the ceremony set to bring together leading figures in world football to celebrate outstanding individual achievements.

Henry, who finished as runner-up in the 2003 Ballon d’Or voting, has received nine nominations for the award during his career. The former Arsenal and Barcelona forward also won the 1998 FIFA World Cup with France and the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2009.

Scott, an internationally renowned British journalist, hosts Champions League coverage on CBS Sports in the United States, where she regularly works alongside Henry.

Reacting to her appointment, Scott described the ceremony as a major occasion on the football calendar.

“The Ballon d’Or is an iconic night on the football calendar and the pinnacle of individual achievement in the game.

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“I love seeing the football world come together to honor the players who inspire generations.

“I’m incredibly grateful and excited to be hosting this legendary event again,” she said.

Henry also expressed excitement about hosting the ceremony in London, a city he described as home.

“I’m honoured to be hosting this year’s Ballon d’Or.

“London is the city I call home, and l have a deep connection to its football culture and the passionate fans here, so to be hosting here alongside my friend and colleague Kate feels like a natural fit.

“It promises to be a brilliant evening celebrating the very best of the game,” he said.

The 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place at the London Palladium Theatre on October 26, with the winners of the prestigious football awards set to be revealed.