The government has announced ticket prices and where to buy them for the highly anticipated clash between European football giants Bayern Munich and Ajax, with the two clubs set to headline the official opening of Raila Odinga Stadium at Talanta Sports City on January 5, 2027.
The German Bundesliga giants and their Dutch counterparts will face off in a historic encounter at the 60,000-seater facility, which is expected to become one of Kenya’s premier sporting venues.
On that note, tickets for this landmark showdown officially went on sale on Thursday, November 5, at 6pm East Africa Time, exclusively through the official website, www.TalantaSportsCity.com.
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The tickets were released in phases across multiple seating categories, with prices starting at KSh 2,500 for non-refundable tickets.
However, demand surged shortly after sales went live, with tickets priced at KSh 2,500, KSh 3,500 and KSh 5,000 already marked as sold out by 11pm, following the launch of the official online ticketing platform.
Fans will now have to dig deeper into their pockets to secure the remaining seats. As of this writing, only 100 tickets in the KSh 15,000 category remained available, while the KSh 20,000 section had 1,712 seats left.
For those eyeing the platinum experience, only 90 VIP tickets were still up for grabs, according to the official Talanta Sports City ticketing platform.
According to Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, once tickets sell out, they will not be made available again, and fans have been urged to purchase them exclusively through verified channels.
“Supporters are encouraged to secure their tickets within the announced sales windows, as availability in sold-out categories cannot be guaranteed in subsequent phases.
We further urge all supporters to purchase tickets exclusively through official channels and make payments only to verified accounts to avoid fraudulent transactions,” Mvurya said on Thursday.
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In addition to regular match attendance, the government has also confirmed that skyboxes and premium hospitality packages will be available, offering exclusive matchday experiences.
All enquiries and bookings for these packages should be directed to the dedicated hospitality email: hospitality.talantasportscity.com.
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Mvurya also dismissed doubts about whether the two clubs would bring their legendary players, insisting that both sides had committed to fielding their first teams on Kenyan soil.
The star-studded line-ups are expected to feature the likes of Harry Kane, Ballon d’Or winner, sensational winger Michael Olise and Alphonso Davies, among other top talents.
“Both FC Bayern Munich and AFC Ajax Amsterdam have made firm commitments, in writing, to field their best possible starting elevens for this historic encounter. Let me be absolutely clear: this will not be a legends match or an academy-team exhibition.
Both clubs have committed to presenting their strongest possible first-team line-ups. We are therefore preparing to welcome two of Europe’s most celebrated football clubs, bringing their elite football talent to Kenyan soil for an exceptional international sporting spectacle,” Mvurya added.
With the cheapest tickets already sold out, fans are expected to turn out in large numbers for the stadium’s inauguration.
Gates will open at 11:00am EAT for the inaugural fixture, with kick-off scheduled for 8:15pm EAT on January 5, 2027.
The high-profile clash will also serve as part of Kenya’s build-up to the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the country will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania. Talanta Stadium is expected to be among the key venues for the continental showpiece.
