There are football nights, and then there are those nights — the ones where the result echoes far beyond the final whistle.
Sunday, 1st March 2026 is shaping up to be one of them, as Guinness brings its legendary Matchday experience to two of Nairobi’s most electric venues: Bar Next Door on Kiambu Road and Konqa 254 in Ruaka.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and if the fixtures are anything to go by, the evening promises to be unforgettable.
The night begins with Manchester United taking on Crystal Palace — a fixture the Red Devils will be desperate to win as they look to shore up their Premier League standing. But if that’s the appetiser, what follows is the main course.
Arsenal vs Chelsea. A London Derby. And with the title race hanging in the balance, this is about as big as it gets.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal head into the fixture sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League table, and the weight of expectation is firmly on their shoulders. Win, and they take a giant stride towards ending their long wait for the title. Slip up, and suddenly the chasing pack have a foothold. For Arsenal fans, this is the kind of game that defines seasons. For Chelsea supporters, it’s the perfect opportunity to derail their rivals’ charge and inject fresh chaos into the title race.
Red or Blue — London’s identity, and perhaps the Premier League trophy, could hinge on 90 minutes.
The Full Guinness Matchday Experience
Guinness, the Official Beer of the Premier League, has built its Matchday events around one simple idea: that great football deserves a great setting.
Both venues will be equipped with HD screens and surround sound to ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the action, while the Guinness Clean Sheet Challenge adds a competitive edge to the viewing experience.
The Matchday Committee will be on hand throughout the evening, delivering expert punditry and analysis to keep the debate flowing — as will the perfectly chilled Guinness.
When the Whistle Blows, the Party Begins
At Bar Next Door, the post-match atmosphere will be curated by the smooth sounds of Charisma and the high-energy MC Gogo, with BV Accurate and DJ Daffy keeping the momentum going deep into the night.
Over at Konqa 254, things go up another gear entirely.
Hip-hop heavyweight Khaligraph Jones headlines a stacked lineup, joined by the incomparable DJ Grauchi — one of East Africa’s most celebrated mixmasters — for a night that promises to be as memorable off the pitch as on it.
Whether you’re there for the football, the music, or simply the experience of being surrounded by thousands of fellow fans on a night that matters, Guinness Matchday on 1st March is where you need to be.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 1st March 2026
Venues: Bar Next Door, Kiambu Road | Konqa 254, Ruaka
Time: 5:00 p.m. — till late
Entry: FREE
Please drink responsibly. Alcohol is not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Let’s wait and see kama Ndovu ni kuu. See you on Sunday.
