Ajax and Bayern Munich will play the inaugural match at the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, a venue also known as Talanta Sports Stadium. The clubs confirmed the fixture on Wednesday, with the ground set to function as Kenya's new national stadium.
Stadium details
The Raila Odinga International Stadium has been under construction since 2024 and has a capacity of up to 60,000. It is set to host games during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, along with other football and rugby matches.
Ajax's message
Ajax said on the club website: "The invitation to Ajax and Bayern Munich for the opening match was accompanied by warm words from the organisers for both clubs."
Ajax called the game against Bayern a "serious test of strength" during the Eredivisie's winter break.
Bayern view
Rouven Kasper, Bayern's board member for sales and marketing, said: "FC Bayern has millions of fantastic fans in Africa with whom we feel a close connection – it’s a continent with a huge passion for football."
Kasper said: "For many years, we have consistently maintained a presence in America and Asia with our ‘Audi Summer Tour’. Now we have a new opportunity to further strengthen our connection with our fans in Africa too, to allow people to experience FC Bayern first-hand and to underline our club’s international appeal. We will be making a further contribution to raising the profile of the Bundesliga and are very much looking forward to this special event."