Ten Out of Ten: Viking Make Lyse Arena an Unbeatable Fortress
Viking FK have won every single one of their ten home Eliteserien matches in 2026, the latest being a commanding 3-0 defeat of Lillestrøm on 20 September. With 15,740 fans packing Lyse Arena for that fixture, the Stavanger ground continues to be one of the most formidable venues in Norwegian football. Viking now sit joint-top of the Eliteserien with 50 points.
A Fortress Like No Other
Viking FK have reached a remarkable milestone at Lyse Arena, winning all ten of their Eliteserien home matches in the 2026 season. The run was sealed with last weekend's 3-0 victory over Lillestrøm on 20 September — a result that followed the extraordinary 8-1 demolition of Kristiansund BK at the same venue on 13 September.
With 50 points and a goal difference of +34, Viking sit firmly at the summit of Norwegian football's top flight after 21 league matches played.
The Numbers That Tell the Story
The back-to-back Lyse Arena victories have been played out in front of near-capacity crowds. Some 15,659 supporters were in the stands for the Kristiansund thrashing, while 15,740 turned out for the win over Lillestrøm — both figures edging close to the ground's 15,900 limit.
The attendance figures underline just how much the Stavanger faithful have embraced this season. Average attendances across all ten home league fixtures have remained consistently high, confirming that Lyse Arena is operating as one of the loudest and best-attended grounds in Norwegian football.
What Comes Next
Viking's next home assignment at Lyse Arena is arguably the biggest in the club's history: a UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture against Bayern München on 13 October. The prospect of one of European football's most storied clubs arriving in Stavanger has sent demand for tickets soaring, with official face-value prices ranging from €40 for standard behind-the-goal seats to over €450 for VIP hospitality packages.
Before that historic evening, Viking travel away to SK Brann on 9 October in Eliteserien action. A strong result on the road would keep the pressure on Bodø/Glimt, who share the same points total at the top of the table.
