Tickets for the highly anticipated match between FC Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam will go on sale on November 5. The match, scheduled for January 5, 2027, will mark the ceremonial opening of the new national stadium at Talanta Sports City in Nairobi. Football fans from Kenya and beyond are expected to attend the event. The tickets will be available through the official Talanta Sports City website, talantasportscity.com.
The match is part of a larger celebration of football in Africa, with FC Bayern describing the fixture as a special match to kick off the new year. The German club will face Dutch record champions Ajax, and the event is expected to be an international football festival celebrating the passion for the game across Africa. The match will also build anticipation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be the first time the competition is staged across three countries. The tournament will also return to East Africa for the first time in more than 50 years. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are preparing to host the continental tournament in the summer of 2027. The event is expected to attract global attention to the region's sporting infrastructure and growing football ambitions.
FC Bayern board member for marketing and sales Rouven Kasper said the Nairobi fixture would strengthen the club's relationship with its African supporters and expand its international reach. Kasper noted that FC Bayern has millions of fans in Africa, with whom the club feels a close connection. He added that the event would help raise the profile of the German Bundesliga.
The match will feature former Bundesliga players Marc-André ter Stegen, Thilo Kehrer, and Julian Brandt. It will be broadcast live on German television channel ProSieben and simultaneously on FC Bayern TV PLUS, the club's pay-per-view streaming service. The fixture is expected to provide an early international test of Kenya's preparations to host major football events ahead of AFCON 2027.
The Raila Odinga International Stadium, located at Talanta Sports City, is expected to be a major sports venue in Kenya. The stadium's opening match will be a high-profile event, with two of Europe's top football clubs competing. The event will also be an opportunity for Kenya to showcase its sporting infrastructure to a global audience.
The match between FC Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam is set to be a major football event in Africa. With tickets going on sale on November 5, fans are expected to grab their tickets early to secure their spot at the historic match. The event will be a celebration of football in Africa, with a focus on building anticipation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Tickets for the FC Bayern Munich vs Ajax Amsterdam match go on sale on November 5.
- The match will mark the ceremonial opening of the new national stadium at Talanta Sports City in Nairobi.
- The event will help raise the profile of the German Bundesliga and strengthen FC Bayern's relationship with its African supporters.
