2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony (October 27, 2026)

ℹ️ What? The Ballon d’Or—an award presented annually to the best female and male soccer players in the world.

👤 Who? The Englishman Harry Kane, a forward for Bayern Munich, and the Spaniard Alexia Putellas, a midfielder for the London City Lionesses.

🌍 Where? At the London Palladium, a famous performance venue in London, England, which hosted the ceremony for the first time.

🕰️ When? Monday, October 26, 2026, during the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or.

❓ Why is it important? Kane has become the first English player to win the award in 25 years, while Putellas has claimed it for the third time—a remarkable achievement following a serious knee injury that had kept her off the pitch.

🎯 In this activity, your goal is to learn a bit more about the Ballon d’Or and the two great champions who won it this year.