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Pick a side or corner of the stands to look around from that area.
Dakar Arena · 3D seat views
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Near-end stand · Front
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APosition A
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BPosition B
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Choose two different positions to compare.
Inside Dakar Arena
Dakar Arena is an indoor arena in Diamniadio, Senegal.
Explore the permanent lower and upper stands. The BAL plans separately mark a VIP strip between the decks. Start in the overview to see how the stands are arranged, then choose a viewing position.
- Location
- Diamniadio, Senegal
- Reference capacity
- 15,000
- 100- and 200-series stands
- The 2025 BAL plan labels lower blocks 101–122 and upper blocks 201–225. VIP1–VIP10 sit between the levels on the south side.
- Earlier BAL stand map
- The 2022 map labels section 226 on the south upper deck. Check your event's ticket and seating plan when comparing it with the 2025 map.
- Basketball courtside blocks
- The 2025 Sahara Conference chart separates courtside seats from the stands. The official seller listed courtside codes including FE-ROW-1-2 and FH.
- Arena capacity
- The builder lists a 15,000-seat capacity. Sections open for a particular game depend on its ticket map.
Explore the stands
Move from the front to the back of the stands to compare the angle and height. Ticket lookup requires a verified map from section, row and seat to viewing position.
A useful comparison to try
Two positions on the same side are about 28 m and 45 m from the center of the floor.
From the venue to the game
Both views share the permanent stands. The basketball view adds the court and baskets. Event seating and capacity can vary.
BASE VENUE
Explore the arena from the stands
Choose a side, then move from the front to the rear of the stands to see the floor and the stands opposite.
Compare positions in the stands
Direction
Look toward the arena floor from a side and from an end.
Distance to the center
Use the center of the floor as a shared distance reference.
Viewing height
Move through the stands on the same side to see how eye height changes the viewing angle.
Compare arena viewpoints
Viewing conditions · 170 cm · Seated · 1×. Both positions use the same settings.
Two directions in the stands
Compare views from a side and an end of the floor.
A · Side stands~28 m to arena center · 5.2 m eye elevationView of the arena floor
B · End stands~42 m to arena center · 5.2 m eye elevationView of the arena floor
Front and rear on the same side
Keep the same direction and compare positions at different heights.
A · Front of the stands~28 m to arena center · 5.2 m eye elevationView of the arena floor
B · Rear of the stands~45 m to arena center · 14.6 m eye elevationView of the arena floor
Base venue questions
How does the base venue relate to basketball?
Both layouts use the same permanent stands. The basketball layout adds the court and baskets to the central floor.
Can I look up my ticketed seat?
3D views are available by stand section.
Where is distance measured to?
Distances run from the selected viewing position to the center of the floor.
YOUR VIEWING SETTINGS
View guide
Compare two positions using the same viewing conditions.
Direction and height
Compare the angle from two sides, then try the same side at a different height.
Eye height
Your height and viewing posture set the camera's eye level.
Distance to the center
Distances are measured from each viewing position to the center of the layout.