Bayern Munich v Ajax: First 15,000 tickets for Nairobi friendly sell out

The first 15,000 tickets released for the friendly between Bayern Munich and Ajax in Nairobi have sold out, underlining the strong interest ahead of the historic encounter on January 5, 2027.

The match will be played at the 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City and will mark the official inauguration of the new facility.

Ticket sales opened on November 5, with prices ranging from Sh2,500 ($19.24) to Sh20,000 ($153.89), alongside premium hospitality packages.

The three cheapest categories, priced at Sh2,500, Sh3,500 and Sh5,000, reportedly sold out within three hours of sales opening.

Talanta Sports City confirmed the sell-out of the first phase on November 10, assuring supporters that additional tickets would be made available in subsequent phases.

“The overwhelming response to Phase One is a testament to Kenya’s passion for football and the excitement building ahead of the historic FC Bayern Munich vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam clash,” organisers said.

“Only Phase One has sold out. More tickets will be released in subsequent phases.”

The phased ticketing system was introduced to provide supporters with access to different seating categories. Fans were also allowed to select their seats online, with a limit of 10 tickets per transaction.

The encounter will bring together two of Europe’s most established clubs as part of the stadium’s inauguration. Kenya’s Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya, has previously indicated that both clubs are committed to travelling with their strongest available first-team squads.

A 12-hour fan festival, featuring entertainment and hospitality activities, is also planned around the stadium.

Beyond the historic occasion, the fixture is expected to serve as an important test of Kenya’s ability to organise major international sporting events ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the country will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.

Stadium operations, ticketing, security, transportation, hospitality and event coordination will all come under scrutiny as organisers prepare for the high-profile fixture.

Supporters who fail to secure tickets through the remaining sales phases will be able to follow the match through broadcast and digital platforms.

German broadcaster ProSieben is scheduled to televise the game, with coverage also available on FC Bayern TV PLUS and Joyn, subject to regional restrictions. Both clubs are also expected to provide updates and highlights through their official digital channels.

With the first batch of 15,000 tickets already sold, attention now turns to the next phase of sales as anticipation continues to build for the January 5 showdown in Nairobi.