Key points
- The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are scheduled in Senegal from October 30 to November 13, 2026, according to the supplied fixture graphic; the IOC lists the official Games period as October 31 to November 13, with Base
- The opening ceremony is marked for October 31 and the closing ceremony for November 13 in the fixture chart.
- The programme covers 25 competition sports, with events spread across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly; the IOC says the Games feature 25 competition sports and 153 medal events.
- The fixture chart shows competition dates for sports including Baseball5, judo, swimming, badminton, beach volleyball, futsal, athletics, boxing, fencing, taekwondo and beach handball.
- According to the chart, the busiest medal days include November 6, 7 and 8, with 20, 20 and 23 gold-medal events listed respectively.
- The supplied chart states a total of 151 medal events and shows 17 medals awarded in its tally; the IOC media kit lists 153 medal events, so the two-event difference should be checked against the latest official schedule
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games fixture chart maps a 15-day programme of competition in Senegal, beginning with Baseball5 on October 30 and running through the closing ceremony on November 13. The schedule covers 25 competition sports, with the opening ceremony marked for October 31 and events distributed across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
Baseball5 opens competition before ceremony
Baseball5 is the first discipline listed on the fixture chart, with competition starting on October 30. The opening ceremony follows on October 31, the date that marks the formal start of the Youth Olympic Games. The closing ceremony is scheduled for November 13, bringing the event to an end after two weeks of competition.
The International Olympic Committee's event information describes Dakar 2026 as the first Olympic sporting event to be held on African soil. It lists the official Games period as October 31 to November 13 and notes that Baseball5 begins on October 30, ahead of the ceremony. The Games are being hosted across three clusters: Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
The fixture graphic gives a day-by-day view of the medal programme, using blue markers to identify medal-event sessions and black dots to indicate competition days. It is intended as a reference for the spread of disciplines rather than a session-by-session timetable. The graphic itself cautions that competition times are indicative and may change according to how events progress on the day.
Wide range of sports across the first week
The opening stretch features several sports that begin around the ceremony period. Judo, swimming, table tennis, beach volleyball, futsal, rugby sevens, badminton, coastal rowing and Wushu Taolu appear across the first days of November. The schedule then expands into equestrian, skateboarding, triathlon and other disciplines as the first week progresses.
Swimming and judo are among the first sports shown with gold medals available on November 1. The fixture chart also shows medal events in coastal rowing and rugby sevens over the early part of the programme. Badminton's competition window extends across several days, while beach volleyball is scheduled from the opening weekend into November 4.
Baseball5 continues into November 3, while table tennis and swimming have multi-day schedules. Equestrian competition is listed from November 3, and skateboarding follows on November 4 and 5. Triathlon is shown on November 5 and 6, adding to a busy middle section of the Games.
Busy medal programme from November 6
The second half of the fixture chart features a concentrated run of medal events. The graphic lists 20 gold-medal events on November 6 and another 20 on November 7. November 8 is shown as the busiest day, with 23 gold-medal events, as athletics, archery, cycling road, fencing, sailing and taekwondo enter prominent phases of their schedules.
Boxing is listed from November 7 to 12, while beach wrestling is scheduled for November 7 and 8. Athletics and road cycling feature on November 8 and 10, and fencing and taekwondo continue through several days of the second week. Sailing is also scheduled in the November 8 to 12 period, while 3x3 basketball occupies the November 6 to 9 window.
The final days include breaking and beach handball, with the latter scheduled through November 13. Fencing also runs into the closing day. The closing ceremony is marked on November 13, giving the event a final day that combines competition and the formal conclusion of the Games.
Medal-event total needs schedule cross-check
The supplied fixture chart displays a total of 151 medal events and a tally of 17 awarded in its overall column. The International Olympic Committee's Dakar 2026 media kit, however, describes the programme as containing 153 medal events. The two-event difference should be checked against the latest official schedule before the graphic's total is treated as definitive.
The IOC lists 25 competition sports and 10 engagement sports in the overall programme. The competition sports include athletics, aquatics, archery, badminton, Baseball5, 3x3 basketball, boxing, breaking, road cycling, equestrian, fencing, futsal, artistic gymnastics, beach handball, judo, coastal rowing, rugby sevens, sailing, skateboarding, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon, beach volleyball, beach wrestling and Wushu.
For fans following the Games, the fixture chart offers a useful overview of when each discipline is active and when medal events are expected. However, the organisers' live schedule and daily order of play remain the reference for exact session timings, which can change as competitions progress.
Frequently asked questions
When do the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games take place?
The supplied fixture chart covers October 30 to November 13, 2026. The International Olympic Committee lists the official Games period as October 31 to November 13, with Baseball5 competition beginning on October 30 before the opening ceremony.
When is the opening ceremony of Dakar 2026?
The opening ceremony is marked for October 31, 2026, in the supplied SportsLine fixture chart. Baseball5 competition is scheduled to begin a day earlier, on October 30, while the Games conclude with the closing ceremony on November 13.
How many sports are included in Dakar 2026?
The Dakar 2026 programme includes 25 competition sports, according to the International Olympic Committee. The fixture chart displays the competition schedule across disciplines such as athletics, swimming, badminton, boxing, judo, fencing, futsal, sailing and beach handball.
Which sports begin competition before the opening ceremony?
Baseball5 is shown as the first competition to begin, on October 30, 2026. The opening ceremony follows on October 31. The IOC's event information also identifies Baseball5 as beginning ahead of the formal Games period.
Which day has the most gold-medal events in the fixture chart?
The supplied fixture chart lists November 8 as the busiest medal day, with 23 gold-medal events. November 6 and November 7 each show 20 events, while the remaining dates have smaller daily medal totals according to the chart.
How many medal events are scheduled at Dakar 2026?
There is a discrepancy to check before publication: the supplied fixture chart states 151 total medal events, while the IOC media kit lists 153 medal events. The latest official competition schedule should be consulted for the definitive count.