Talanta Sports City confirmed the sellout in an official statement on November 10, pointing to massive local demand ahead of the January 5, 2027, showdown in Nairobi.
“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,” the statement read.
Organizers assured fans that subsequent sales phases will open soon and advised supporters to monitor Talanta Sports City’s official digital channels for upcoming release announcements.
“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.”
Ticket sales initially opened on November 5 at 6:00 p.m. EAT via the official Talanta Sports City portal, with options ranging from general admission to premium hospitality seating:
Entry Level: KSh 2,500
Standard Categories: KSh 3,500 and KSh 5,000
Premium & Hospitality: KSh 15,000 and KSh 20,000
Purchase Rules: Seat selection enabled online with a limit of up to 10 tickets per order.
Demand overwhelmed the platform immediately after launch. The three lowest-priced tiers, KSh 2,500, KSh 3,500, and KSh 5,000, sold out in approximately three hours. By 9:00 p.m. on opening night, only 731 tickets remained in the KSh 15,000 category alongside 1,792 in the KSh 20,000 section, while the exclusive VIP tier retained just 113 unpriced seats before Phase One closed completely.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya previously explained that phased ticketing aims to maintain broad public access, though he cautioned that sold-out tiers might not reappear in future drops.
“The tickets will be released in phases across multiple seating categories, with prices starting from as low as Kshs 2,500, reflecting our commitment to making this exceptional sporting experience accessible to as many Kenyans as possible,” the CS said.
For fans unable to secure stadium seats at Talanta Sports City for the January 5, 2027 match, global and local broadcast coverage will stream the action live.
German free-to-air network ProSieben will broadcast the match alongside FC Bayern TV PLUS, the German club’s dedicated subscription streaming platform.
Digital streaming via Joyn will also air the ProSieben coverage, subject to regional geo-blocking rules, while both clubs plan to distribute real-time updates and post-match highlights across their official digital platforms.
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