Second Place and European Nights: Viking FK's Huge Week Ahead
Viking FK remain firmly in the hunt for the 2026 Eliteserien title, sitting second with 40 points after 17 games. A UEFA Champions League qualifier and a crunch home league clash against Aalesund at Lyse Arena are the next major tests for Bjarne Berntsen's side.
Vikings Hold Second Place After Rosenborg Defeat
Viking FK sit second in the 2026 Eliteserien table with 40 points from 17 matches, just one point behind leaders Bodø/Glimt. The club's remarkable run of form — 13 wins, one draw and three defeats — has been built on a potent attack that has fired in 40 goals so far this season.
The most recent league outing was a 2–1 away defeat to Rosenborg on Friday 14 August, ending a four-match winning run that included a 2–1 home victory over Sarpsborg 08 at Lyse Arena on 8 August in front of a crowd of 15,759.
Dual Front: Eliteserien and European Ambitions
With the league title race in full swing, Viking are also chasing European glory. The club's fixture list shows a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Dinamo Zagreb pencilled in for 26 August, an occasion that would once again put Lyse Arena in the European spotlight.
A Norwegian Cup assignment away to Brodd on 2 September adds further demands to the schedule, underscoring just how much is at stake in what has already been a remarkable campaign.
Eyes on Lyse Arena for Aalesund Showdown
All focus now turns to Lyse Arena, where Viking host Aalesund on Saturday 29 August at 18:00 local time. The home crowd will be hoping to see their side respond to the Rosenborg setback in emphatic fashion and reclaim top spot from Bodø/Glimt, who hold a one-point advantage.
With 13 home matches yet to be played across all competitions before the season closes on 13 December, Lyse Arena is set to remain at the heart of Viking's historic push for silverware on multiple fronts.
