Football fans in Kenya are eagerly awaiting the Bayern Munich vs Ajax Amsterdam match at Raila Odinga International Stadium in January 2027. The match is part of the official inauguration of the new 60,000-seater stadium in Nairobi. According to a State House press release issued on Wednesday, October 28, tickets for the January 5, 2027, encounter are expected to go on sale next Thursday, November 5.
The match will feature German giants FC Bayern Munich and Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax Amsterdam. Bayern Munich confirmed the Nairobi fixture through a statement on its official website, describing it as a special match to kick off the new year. Ajax also announced the encounter, confirming that it would face the German club in the opening match of the new stadium.
The ticket sales will be handled through the talantasportcity.com online platform. However, fans will need to await further details on the sales process as details of the ticket prices, different seating categories available, and the platform through which tickets will be sold will be communicated later.
President William Ruto announced the fixture as part of the inauguration of the stadium, which has been named in honour of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The stadium is the centrepiece of Talanta Sports City in Nairobi and is being developed to strengthen Kenya's capacity to host major international sporting events.
The two sides have won the European Cup and UEFA Champions League titles multiple times, making the fixture a major attraction for supporters who rarely get the opportunity to watch elite European club football live in Kenya. Bayern Munich's visit also carries a personal historical connection highlighted by President Ruto, who noted Raila Odinga's ties to Germany, where the former Prime Minister pursued his studies.
The 60,000-seat facility is expected to play a central role in Kenya's preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the country will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania under the Pamoja banner. Its inauguration will offer an early opportunity to showcase the facility ahead of the continental football tournament scheduled for 2027.
The match will also feature former Bundesliga players- Ter Stegen, Thilo Kehrer and Julian Brandt- who now play for Ajax. Ajax said “this serious test against the German record champions will also be the final part of their preparations for the second half of the season.”
Key points
- Ticket sales for the Bayern Munich vs Ajax match at Raila Odinga International Stadium will start on November 5, 2026.
- The match will be played at Raila Odinga International Stadium, the centrepiece of Talanta Sports City in Nairobi.
- The stadium is being developed to strengthen Kenya's capacity to host major international sporting events, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
