Viking FK Warn Fans Over Illegal Ticket Touting Ahead of European Night
Viking FK have issued an urgent warning about the illegal resale of Europa Pass tickets, after discovering that pass holders are selling on their access as individual tickets to upcoming European home matches at Lyse Arena — at prices well above face value. The club is urging supporters to use official channels only. The crackdown highlights the extraordinary demand for seats at the Stavanger stadium this autumn.
Club Acts Against Illegal Ticket Resale
Viking FK issued a formal warning on September 17 regarding the illegal resale of tickets for their upcoming home European fixture. The club stated it had been made aware that a number of Europa Pass holders were selling their passes on as individual match tickets — at prices far exceeding both the standard match-day price and the original cost of the full season pass.
The club made clear this practice violates its ticketing terms and conditions and urged supporters to purchase tickets only through official channels.
Protecting the Fan Experience at Lyse Arena
The warning reflects the enormous demand for seats at Lyse Arena this autumn, as Viking FK navigate a historic campaign combining Eliteserien title contention with a run in European competition. Among the upcoming home fixtures is a match against FC Bayern München, which has generated exceptional interest from supporters across the region.
Lyse Arena has reportedly sold out on multiple occasions in 2026, making it one of the most-attended stadiums in Norwegian football this season. The club's action against ticket touting is designed to ensure genuine fans have fair access to what promises to be a landmark occasion at the Stavanger ground.
Buy Only Through Official Channels
Viking FK reminded all supporters that tickets for European home matches must be purchased exclusively through the club's official sales platforms. Holders of the Europa Pass are reminded that the pass is personal and non-transferable, and that violations may result in sanctions including the cancellation of the pass.
With Sunday's Eliteserien encounter against Lillestrøm already on the horizon, the club is keen to keep the focus firmly on football — and to make sure every seat at Lyse Arena is filled by a legitimate, passionate fan.
