Where will the Dakar 2026 YOG take place?

Dakar 2026 will be held across three host zones (Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly) comprising eight venues in total.

The host zones

The capital of Senegal, Dakar, is home to three of the competition venues: the Tour de l'Oeuf, where the 3x3 basketball, baseball5, breaking, skateboarding and swimming events will take place; the Stade Iba Mar Diop (athletics, futsal, rugby sevens and taekwondo); and Corniche West, the location for all 10 engagement sports and the start and finish of the road cycling events.

The city of Diamniadio, around 30 kilometres east of Dakar, boasts four venues: the Equestrian Centre (jumping), Dakar Arena (badminton and futsal), Abdoulaye Wade Stadium (archery), and Dakar Expo Centre (artistic gymnastics, fencing, judo, table tennis, boxing and wushu). Diamniadio will also host the Youth Olympic Village.

Saly, around 80 kilometres south of the Senegalese capital, will host events at one sole venue: Saly Beach West, home to the beach handball, beach volleyball, beach wrestling, coastal rowing, sailing and triathlon events.

Venue developments

Maximum use has been made of existing venues, with significant refurbishments having only been made where essential, and the sharing of venues and fields of play encouraged. Road and beach events have also been minimised to reduce complexity and the impact on urban areas.

Dakar’s two venues are undergoing refurbishment. Renovation of the Stade Iba Mar Diop includes the construction of a building known as the Leather House, which will be made available to craftspeople working in the vicinity of the stadium.

Diamniadio’s four venues are ready for use, while the Youth Olympic Village is located on a university campus and currently serves as student housing. Saly Beach West is a temporary venue set up for the duration of the YOG.

Corniche West

Corniche West, which will provide a stunning backdrop for the road cycling events, is also the main hub for festivities and youth engagement at Dakar 2026. The centrepiece is the Espace Let’s Move, a vibrant zone organised in partnership with national federations and local stakeholders and showcasing the 10 engagement sports (canoe, golf, hockey, modern pentathlon, karate, tennis, shooting, sport climbing, surfing and weightlifting).

There will also be a comprehensive programme of cultural, educational and interactive activities, including health and nutrition workshops and activations promoting the Olympic values. Among the other attractions for young people and families will be live entertainment and stalls serving local dishes, helping to create an inclusive, festival-like atmosphere that will bring Dakar 2026’s aim to engage young people closer to fruition.