Sport and culture come together at Dakar 2026, Africa’s first Olympic sporting event

Discover youth sport and local culture

The IOC introduces Dakar 2026 as the first Olympic sporting event on the African continent. Youth competitions and cultural and activity programmes take place across the three hubs. Start with the sports and places you want to visit before choosing passes and planning transport.

Reserve free fan-zone passes online

Fan-zone passes are free and require an online reservation through the official ticketing platform. They provide access to experiences and introductory sports activities, but do not include seats at every competition. Standing access to some events also depends on available capacity, so check what your pass includes.

Choose a session and understand its seating

For a seat at a particular competition, check tickets for the date, sport and session you want. Create an account to select a product. The opening ceremony uses paid reserved seating, while general competitions use unassigned seating within the chosen area.

Check free-viewing exceptions and group travel

Road cycling and triathlon at Saly Beach West are exceptions that can be watched free without a reservation. Group coordinators can list each person’s pass, hub, event time and seating arrangement together. Check current prices and terms before payment, then combine competitions and cultural experiences in your itinerary.

Start planning with the official guidance

• IOC official ticket announcement: https://www.olympics.com/ioc/news/dakar-2026-ticket-sales-open-as-excitement-builds-for-africa-s-first-olympic-sporting-event
• Dakar 2026 ticketing guide: https://tickets.dakar2026.org/en/ticketingGuide