Are you heading home to Sierra Leone for the holidays this December? Get ready to experience the biggest, boldest beach sports event of the season!
As part of Diaspora Week 2026, we are taking over the oceanfront on December 30, 2026, for an epic 18-hour day-to-night festival: Diaspora Wars 2026 — Beach Games & Midnight Bonfire.
Bring your energy, your squad, and your regional pride—it’s time to find out which continent holds ultimate supremacy!
What is Diaspora Wars?
Sierra Leone Diaspora Wars brings together over 10 global continental squads—representing Sierra Leoneans from the Americas, Europe, Pan-Africa, MENA, Asia, and Oceania—for high-stakes athletic rivalries and classic nostalgic games right on the sand.
Whether you’re competing for annual bragging rights or cheering from the crowd, there’s non-stop action, continuous music, and family-friendly fun from afternoon until dawn.
The Game-Day Lineup
Exact timings are to be confirmed. The planned sequence is check-in and parade, games, the trophy ceremony, then the bonfire. Check the Agenda for confirmed arrival and game times before travelling.
- 🚩 Check-in & Parade: Continental check-in and grand march-past.
- The Games Arena: Track and sand athletics (50m sprints, tug-of-war, sack race, three-legged-race), precision heritage games (egg-and-spoon, cones, balance ball), and interactive tent showdowns (arm wrestling, Ludo, checkers, Scrabble).
- Trophy Ceremony: Crowning the 2026 Continental Champions!
- Griot Bonfire: Storytelling by master griots and folk historians, live DJs, curated playlists, and a sunrise acoustic vigil by the beach fire.
Included with the Diaspora Week All-Access Pass
Here’s the best news: Diaspora Wars is included with the Diaspora Week All-Access Pass. The Conference Pass does not include Diaspora Wars.
After purchasing or upgrading to All-Access, verify your pass and complete the separate competitor registration. Competitors must be 18 or older on 30 December 2026 and may choose up to two games.
Lock in Your December Plan
- 📅 Date: December 30, 2026
- 📍 Venue: Bureh Beach, Sierra Leone
- 🎟️ Tickets & Registration: View pass requirements and register for Diaspora Wars at makesierraleonefamous.com/diaspora-wars/
Competitor registration is open. Verify your All-Access pass on the Diaspora Wars page, then choose your team and games.
