Dinamo Zagreb Come to Lyse Arena in Champions League Qualifier
Viking FK host Dinamo Zagreb in the second leg of a UEFA Champions League qualifying tie at Lyse Arena on 26 August, one of the biggest European nights the Stavanger club has seen in years. The clash is followed just days later by an Eliteserien home game against Aalesund, making for an unmissable run of fixtures for fans.
Champions League Qualifying at Lyse Arena
Viking FK are in the midst of a historic UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign, with a second-leg tie against Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb scheduled for Wednesday, 26 August at Lyse Arena. The fixture — listed as a home match for Viking — offers the club a chance to progress further in European competition than at any point in recent memory.
The first leg was played away on Tuesday, 18 August, giving Viking a clear picture of what they need from the return fixture on home soil.
A Season of European Ambition
Viking's participation in Champions League qualifying is part of a broader ambition that has defined the 2026 season. The club's Eliteserien position — second place, with a goal difference of +23 — earned them entry into the second qualifying round of the competition, a reward for their outstanding domestic form.
Win or lose in Europe, Viking's league season continues at pace. Just three days after the Zagreb second leg, they host Aalesund in the Eliteserien on 29 August, meaning Lyse Arena faces a packed and thrilling end to the summer schedule.
Lyse Arena Set for European Atmosphere
For supporters, the Zagreb tie represents one of the most anticipated European nights in years at Lyse Arena. The ground has already seen strong attendances this season — the home league match against Sarpsborg on 8 August drew 15,759 fans — and a Champions League qualifier is expected to push those numbers even higher.
Tickets for the remaining home fixtures have been listed on the club's official website, with the Aalesund league match on 29 August also available for supporters to book ahead.
