Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: opening ceremony

Dakar 2026 opens on October 31 with a ceremony at Stade Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio. The Youth Olympic Games mark the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa, bringing young athletes to Senegal for a programme that continues until November 13. The opening is a cultural and institutional occasion distinct from the competition schedule.

Senegalese broadcasters, Olympic organizers and reporting from participating countries offer different perspectives on the ceremony and the host communities. Follow accreditation and broadcast notices before promoting a particular video feed. Some competition begins before the opening, including baseball5 on October 30, so the ceremony should not be described as the start of every sporting activity.

Opening ceremony only. Exact local start time not established; ticket search snippets contain conflicting session labels.