The Ballon d'Or represents the yearly football accolades that crown the top player globally for that specific year.
Harry Kane stands as a leading contender for the esteemed award, which takes place in London for the initial time.
Who is performing at the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony?
Jorja Smith, a British R&B vocalist, will take the stage to perform during the London event.
The vocalist and songwriter originating from Walsall holds past nominations for a Grammy Award.
French Montana, a Moroccan-American rapper, will likewise take the stage during the evening.
The artist boasts 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify and brings extra energy to the awaited event.
He has worked alongside Drake, Cardi B, and Swae Lee on popular tracks, partnering with Swae Lee for the 2017 song "Unforgettable".
That specific song accumulated 1.9 billion views on YouTube.
How to watch?
Marking its 70th anniversary, the Ballon d'Or heads back to England, where Sir Stanley Matthews received the inaugural trophy in 1956.
Kate Scott and Thierry Henry, the former Arsenal and Barcelona forward, will serve as hosts for the event.
The London Palladium located in Soho serves as the venue for this year's event.
Viewers can catch a free livestream of the event on ballondor.com or watch via DAZN.
