NAIROBI, KENYA: As East Africa prepares to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), this guide highlights the host cities and stadiums that will stage matches in Kenya, one of the tournament’s three co-hosting nations.
Kenya will co-host the 2027 AFCON alongside Tanzania and Uganda, marking the first time the continent’s premier football tournament will be jointly hosted by the three East African countries.
Kenya has confirmed three match venues, all located in Nairobi, the country’s capital and one of East Africa’s largest cities.
The flagship venue is the Talanta Sports City Stadium, a new 60,000-seat facility currently under construction in Nairobi. Once completed, the state-of-the-art stadium is expected to host some of the tournament’s biggest matches, including the opening ceremony and other high-profile fixtures.
Another key venue is the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, which has undergone extensive renovations in preparation for the tournament. Built in 1987 through a partnership between the Kenyan and Chinese governments, the stadium is located about 15 kilometres northeast of Nairobi’s central business district along the busy Thika Superhighway.
The Kasarani complex has a seating capacity of about 60,000 and also features VIP lounges, hospitality suites and modern sports facilities.
The third venue is the Nyayo National Stadium, which is also undergoing major upgrades ahead of the 2027 AFCON. The stadium is situated at the junction of Mombasa Road, Lang’ata Road and Aerodrome Road in Nairobi.
Beyond the match venues, the cities of Eldoret and Kakamega are expected to serve as training-camp locations and have featured in Kenya’s broader preparations for the tournament.
Together with Tanzania and Uganda, Kenya aims to deliver a historic edition of the Africa Cup of Nations and showcase East Africa’s growing sporting infrastructure to the continent and the world.