Essential info — dates, venues and getting to the Games
The essentials
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games take place from October 31 to November 13, 2026 across three host cities: Dakar, the capital and heart of the event, Diamniadio, the new city hosting several competition venues, and Saly, on the Petite Côte, for beach and water events.
For the official competition schedule, tickets and accreditation, refer to the organising committee's website (COJOJ Dakar 2026).
Arriving in Senegal
Your international gateway is Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD), halfway between Dakar and the Petite Côte. Entry formalities, transfers to the host cities, currency exchange and connectivity: see our dedicated guide.
If you need help
Emergencies, police, assistance: find every essential phone number in Senegal in our useful information hub, and night-duty pharmacies in our on-call pharmacies guide.
Also in this guide
Where to stay — hotels, residences and guesthouses
Business hotels in Dakar, brand-new infrastructure in Diamniadio, seaside stays in Saly: find and book your accommodation.
Read more →Where to eat — restaurants, cafés and Senegalese flavours
Thieboudienne, yassa, mafé: discover the food scene of the three host cities and book your table.
Read more →Getting around — transport between Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly
Toll motorway, TER express train, taxis, ride-hailing, car rental: travel between the three host cities of the Games.
Read more →Healthcare — medical services during your stay
24/7 emergency clinics, pharmacies and the on-call rota: the care network of the three host cities.
Read more →Money & payments — banks, exchange and mobile money
CFA franc, bank cards, Wave and Orange Money: everything you need to pay with confidence during the Games.
Read more →Discover Senegal — day trips and experiences around the Games
Gorée, Lac Rose, the Bandia reserve, Saint-Louis: must-sees a day trip away from the stadiums, with referenced professionals.
Read more →Organising an event — event services and technical suppliers
National houses, activations, hospitality: Dakar-based agencies and technical suppliers for your side events.
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