Thierry Henry and British journalist Kate Scott will host the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium on Monday, 26 October.
France Football and UEFA announced the presenters for the award’s 70th edition, with the winners to be revealed during the ceremony.
The pair are regular co-presenters on CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage in the United States.
Henry Returns as a Former Ballon d’Or Runner-Up
Henry received nine Ballon d’Or nominations during his playing career and finished second in 2003.
His honours include winning the 1998 World Cup and the 2009 Champions League.
He will now welcome leading figures from world football to the London ceremony alongside Scott.
Kate Scott Joins Her CBS Sports Colleague
Scott hosts Champions League coverage for CBS Sports in the US, where she regularly works with Henry.
Their appointment brings an established presenting partnership to the Ballon d’Or stage.
The ceremony on 26 October will reveal the winners of the 2026 awards.
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