Tickets for the much-anticipated Bayern Munich versus Ajax Amsterdam clash in Nairobi are selling fast, with the cheapest categories exhausted barely two hours after online sales opened on Thursday evening.
Tickets priced at Sh2,500, Sh3,500 and Sh5,000 had sold out by 9pm, following the launch of sales on the official Talanta Sports City ticketing platform at 7pm.
The early sellout reflects strong interest in the January 5, 2027, encounter, which will mark the first football match at the newly constructed Raila Odinga International Stadium.
Bayern vs Ajax: Remaining tickets cost up to Sh20,000
Supporters who have yet to secure their seats will now have to consider the more expensive categories, with available tickets priced at Sh15,000 and Sh20,000, alongside VIP packages.
According to figures displayed on the official ticketing platform at 9pm, the remaining availability was:
- Sh15,000 category: 731 tickets.
- Sh20,000 category: 1,792 tickets.
- VIP section: 113 tickets.
The platform allows supporters to select their preferred seating sections and complete their purchases online.
Organisers had initially announced ticket prices starting at Sh2,500, with purchases restricted to the official Talanta Sports City website.
Mvurya warns fans against fake Bayern vs Ajax tickets
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has urged supporters to purchase tickets through authorised channels amid concerns that fraudsters could exploit the high demand.
He warned fans against making payments to unverified accounts or purchasing tickets from unauthorised sellers.
“Supporters are encouraged to secure their tickets within the announced sales windows. We urge all fans to purchase tickets exclusively through official channels and make payments only to verified accounts to avoid fraudulent transactions,” Mvurya said.
Organisers have similarly cautioned supporters against using third-party platforms, maintaining that the official website is the designated ticketing channel.
Fans can access the ticketing platform through Talanta Sports City.
Sh45 billion stadium prepares for historic Bayern vs Ajax clash
The January 5 fixture is expected to be among the biggest international football events hosted in Kenya.
The newly constructed Sh45 billion Raila Odinga International Stadium will stage the encounter between the German and Dutch football giants as part of its official football opening.
Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam have won a combined 10 European Cup and UEFA Champions League titles, giving the fixture added appeal among Kenyan football supporters.
The match will also offer local fans an opportunity to watch two of Europe’s established football institutions compete on Kenyan soil.
Bayern vs Ajax match to feature 12-hour entertainment festival
Beyond the football match, organisers are preparing a wider entertainment programme featuring a 12-hour fan festival.
The activities are expected to include international performers, hospitality packages and other entertainment experiences.
Bayern Munich officials have previously described the Nairobi fixture as an opportunity to strengthen the club’s relationship with its growing African fan base and expand its international presence.
The event also comes as Kenya steps up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which it will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
What time will Bayern Munich vs Ajax kick off?
The match is scheduled for January 5, 2027, with kick-off set for 8.15pm.
Stadium gates are expected to open at 11am, allowing supporters to access the venue ahead of the match and take part in the planned activities.
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