Title Party Erupts as Viking Crush Vålerenga 5–1
Lyse Arena was transformed into a sea of blue and white as Viking FK demolished Vålerenga 5–1 to seal their first Norwegian league title in 34 years. The emphatic home victory secured the Eliteserien crown by a single point and unleashed wild celebrations across Stavanger.
Viking FK Wins Title in Dominant Performance
Viking FK’s long wait for league glory finally ended in front of a packed Lyse Arena as the Stavanger club powered past Vålerenga 5–1 in a title‑deciding showdown.
The stadium crackled with tension at kick‑off, but Viking’s players responded with the kind of ruthless performance that has defined their resurgence, racing into a commanding 3–0 lead before half-time and never looking back.
Clinical First Half Puts Match Beyond Doubt
From the opening whistle, Viking pinned Vålerenga deep, feeding off the noise pouring down from the stands. The home side’s high press repeatedly turned possession over in dangerous areas and the breakthrough came early, triggering the first of many explosions of sound around Lyse Arena.
A second goal followed after a sweeping move down the flank, and when Viking converted a first‑half penalty to make it 3–0, supporters in the south stand were already daring to sing about the title.
The visitors briefly threatened a response after the interval, pulling a goal back, but Viking answered in style. A clinical counterattack restored the three‑goal cushion before a late fifth completed the rout, sending the 16,000‑strong crowd into full party mode.
Trophy Presentation and City-Wide Celebrations
When the final whistle went, players sank to their knees as flares, flags and scarves turned Lyse Arena into the epicentre of Stavanger’s celebrations.
Inside the stadium, thousands stayed long after the match to watch the trophy presentation. Chants rolled around the arena as captain and coach lifted the silverware that had eluded the club since 1991. Many supporters had never seen Viking crowned champions before; others had waited more than three decades to relive the feeling. Families filled the pitchside areas for photos, while in the stands older fans wiped away tears as generations celebrated together.
Outside, the mood spilled from Lyse Arena into the streets. Car horns echoed from Jåttåvågen into the city centre as fans draped in Viking colours marched downtown, singing the club anthem deep into the night. The stadium’s floodlights glowed against the dark sky, a beacon for returning supporters who treated the ground as the symbolic heart of the city-wide party.
Historic Achievement Completes Remarkable Turnaround
This title marks Viking’s ninth top‑flight crown and completes a remarkable turnaround for a club that was playing second‑tier football as recently as 2018. The scenes at Lyse Arena underlined how far the team has come and how much the success means to Stavanger. For the fans who packed the stadium and refused to leave, this was more than a football match – it was the night Viking Stadium finally hosted the championship celebration a generation had been waiting for.
