Bayern to open 2027 against Ajax at new stadium in Nairobi, Kenya

📰 Bayern Munich will face Ajax in Nairobi, Kenya on 5 January 2027 to open a new stadium. 📌 Key points 🌍 Bayern play Ajax in Nairobi on 5 January 2027. 🏟️ The game opens a new stadium built for AFCON 2027. ✈️ It will be Bayern's first visit to Kenya. 🎟️ Tickets go on sale on 5 November. 📺 ProSieben will show it live in Germany. 📝 What happened 🌍 According to Bundesliga.com, Bayern will meet Ajax during the winter break on 5 January 2027 at the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi. It is the first match at the new venue, built ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. 🏆 The 2027 tournament is co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the first spread across three countries and the first in East Africa since 1976. 🗣️ Bayern board member for marketing and sales Rouven Kasper said: 'FC Bayern have millions of wonderful fans in Africa, with whom we feel closely connected.' 📅 According to Sky, the game starts Bayern's preparations for the second half of the season, with their Bundesliga restart about a week later away at Borussia Mönchengladbach. 📊 By the numbers • Competitive meetings: 10 (W3 D4 L3) • Last three meetings: all draws • Last meeting: 3-3 in the 2018-19 Champions League group stage • European titles between them: 10 🔭 Why it matters Bayern's only previous matches in Africa came at the 2013 Club World Cup in Morocco and against Al Ahly at the 2020 Club World Cup. Two European giants will open East Africa's football celebration as the new year begins. The game is on 5 January 2027, with tickets on sale from 5 November.