The London event marks the third year of the strategic partnership between UEFA and Group Amaury, the owners of France Football and L’Equipe. Since 2024, the two organisations have worked together to co-organise the gala, ensuring it remains the undisputed benchmark for individual excellence in world football. The upcoming edition is expected to be the most-watched in history given the high-profile nature of the London hosting duties.
Organisers added that: “By staging its 70th edition in the capital of England and the United Kingdom, the Ballon d’Or continues its expansion and further strengthens its status as a globally prestigious brand.” This expansion is part of a broader tactical move to rotate the ceremony through football’s major hubs, rewarding different fanbases across the globe.
