Bayern-Ajax clash: 15,000 tickets sell out in first phase as fans scramble for seats

Fifteen thousand tickets sold during the first phase of sales for the historic clash between Bayern Munich and Ajax to inaugurate the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027, the organisers have announced.

The match organisers said more tickets would be made available in due course.

“15,000 tickets. All gone! 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. Missed out? Don't worry. Only Phase One has sold out. More tickets will be released in subsequent phases. Stay tuned to our official channels for the next announcement,” the organisers said on their X handle, @talantacity, under the name Talanta Sports City.

Tickets first went on sale online on November 5 via talantasportscity.com, with most categories selling out within hours.

The cheaper tickets were retailing at Sh2,500, Sh3,500 and Sh5,000, while premium ones were going for Sh15,000, Sh20,000 and up to Sh100,000 for the platinum category. All tickets offered in the first phase sold out.

However, the organisers did not break down the number of tickets sold in each category.

The match has attracted considerable interest around the world, as the two teams are European giants with several world-class players.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said earlier last week that the two teams had committed in writing to field their best possible sides.

Fans are therefore expecting to see the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane, French forward Michael Olise, German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Colombian forward Luis Diaz play for Bayern Munich on Kenyan soil.

Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi said 5,000 tickets had been reserved for travelling fans of the two teams.

Of the 15,000 tickets sold in the first phase, Mwangi revealed that about 1,000 had been bought by fans based outside Kenya.

Meanwhile, Nation Sport has established that the decision to reach out to Bayern Munich and Ajax was made after attempts to secure English Premier League (EPL) sides failed.

The Deputy Head of Mission at the Kenyan Embassy in Bonn, Germany, Mohamed Sheikh Nuh, made efforts to reach out to the German side.

“It was easy to secure the presence of the German side because of the winter break,” said Nuh.

Ahead of the next phase of ticket sales, the organisers have warned fans against falling prey to fraudsters advertising bogus tickets.

“Fraudulent websites are attempting to sell fake tickets for the historic FC Bayern Munich vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam match on 5th January 2027… The ONLY official website for purchasing tickets is TalantaSportsCity.com. Remember, Phase One tickets are sold out, but additional tickets will be released in subsequent phases through our official channels. Don't get scammed. Verify the website before you pay,” read a warning on the stadium’s social media handles.

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