Olympic pool and Tour de l'Oeuf complex in Dakar: practical guide

The Tour de l'Oeuf complex and its Olympic pool host part of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, running from 31 October to 13 November 2026: swimming, 3x3 basketball, Baseball5, breaking and skateboarding. This guide covers where it is, how to get there, and where to swim or play sport elsewhere in Dakar.

Where it is and what happens there

The complex sits in central Dakar, in the Point E and Fann area, between the Plateau business district and the residential neighborhoods of Mermoz and Sacré-Cœur. It is one of the most central Games venues, so it is easy to reach if you are staying in town.

During Dakar 2026 it hosts five sports:

• Swimming, in the Olympic pool;
• 3x3 basketball, fast and loud;
• Baseball5, a street version of baseball;
• Breaking, hip-hop dance turned Olympic sport;
• Skateboarding, hugely popular with Dakar teenagers.

Athletes are aged 15 to 18, so expect a family crowd: parents, school groups and plenty of media. For session times and tickets, rely only on the organizing committee's official website or app.

Getting there from your neighborhood

The TER regional train does not stop at the complex itself, but it is handy for coming in from the suburbs. From Pikine, Thiaroye, Rufisque, Bargny or Diamniadio, ride to Colobane or Dakar (Plateau) station, then take a short taxi to Point E.

By starting point:

• Plateau, Médina, Colobane: a short taxi hop, usually around 1,000 to 2,000 FCFA after bargaining.
• Almadies, Ngor, Ouakam, Yoff: not on the TER line. Use a taxi or ride-hailing app, roughly 2,500 to 5,000 FCFA depending on distance and time of day.
• Parcelles Assainies, Guédiawaye, Keur Massar: no TER either, so leave early, as roads into the center clog up fast in the morning.
• Liberté 6, Sacré-Cœur, Mermoz: you are close, a quick taxi or even a walk.

Ride-hailing apps such as Yango and Heetch are paid in cash or through Wave and Orange Money, not by card. Those mobile wallets need a Senegalese SIM card and ID, so short-stay visitors should carry FCFA cash.

Planning your day at the Games

By late October the rainy season is over, but daytime heat is still strong. A few tips:

• Water and a cap for outdoor sessions like skateboarding and 3x3 basketball.
• Small notes in cash for taxis, drinks and street vendors. ATMs are the easiest way to get cash, and Visa is the most widely accepted foreign card in hotels, supermarkets and malls.
• Arrive early, since security checks at big events take time.
• Combine venues: the Iba Mar Diop complex in Médina, close by, hosts athletics, boxing, futsal and rugby sevens, while the Corniche Ouest hosts road cycling.

To round off the day, browse things to do and events in Dakar listed on SeneFinder.

Where else to swim or play in Dakar

Watching young swimmers often makes people want to jump in. Your options in Dakar:

• Swim clubs and schools for children and adults, usually with term or yearly memberships.
• Aquagym and aqua-cycling, increasingly available, especially around Ngor and Almadies.
• Hotel pools that sometimes sell day passes, often somewhere between 5,000 and 15,000 FCFA depending on the venue.
• The ocean: stick to supervised beaches and avoid strong currents, particularly on the west coast.

For 3x3, skating or breaking, neighborhood courts and seafront esplanades draw crowds of young people, especially in the late afternoon once the heat drops.

Recommended addresses on SeneFinder

• Dakar Olympic swimming pool : Dakar, swimming pool.
• AQUADEMY DAKAR : Dakar, swim school.
• Les Dauphins - Aquagym : Ngor Almadies, aquagym.
• Club Dolphins Of Complex Senkeur : Cité Sidak, swimming club.
• Aquabike Evolution Dakar : Dakar, aqua-cycling.

You can also see all addresses in this category or explore the Dakar directory.

Useful tools

• SeneFinder Dakar 2026 page: venues, sports and key facts about the Games.
• Route planner to map your trip to the complex.
• FCFA currency converter to budget your spending.
• Practical guide: emergency numbers (17, 18, 1515) and transport.
• Our roundup of swimming pools in Dakar and our Point E neighborhood guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Tour de l'Oeuf complex?

It is in central Dakar, in the Point E and Fann area, near the Plateau, Mermoz and Sacré-Cœur. A taxi from Colobane or Dakar (Plateau) TER station gets you there quickly.

Which Dakar 2026 sports take place there?

Swimming, 3x3 basketball, Baseball5, breaking and skateboarding. For schedules and tickets, check the organizing committee's official website or app.

Can I swim in Dakar outside the Games?

Yes: swim clubs, aquagym and aqua-cycling classes, hotel pools with day passes and supervised beaches offer plenty of choice, from Ngor and Almadies to the city center.