Viking Second in Eliteserien with Champions League Spot in Sight
Viking FK sit second in the 2026 Eliteserien table with 40 points after 17 matchdays, firmly in contention for a UEFA Champions League qualifying berth. The Stavanger club host Aalesund at Lyse Arena on Saturday 29 August as they look to bounce back from a 2–1 defeat at Rosenborg.
Viking Sit Second, Eyes Champions League
Viking FK are having a remarkable 2026 Eliteserien campaign, sitting second in the table after 17 matchdays with 13 wins, one draw, and three defeats — a goal difference of +23 and 40 points to their name. The club's form has been relentless since the opening weekend, with big victories including a 5–0 demolition of Bodø/Glimt and a 4–1 thrashing of Molde at Lyse Arena in the early rounds.
That league position has Viking well-placed for the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, marking a historic opportunity for the Stavanger club in what is already their 8th consecutive season in the top flight.
Recent Result: Defeat at Rosenborg
Viking's last outing was a 2–1 away loss to Rosenborg on Friday, 14 August, snapping a strong run of form that had included back-to-back victories — a 2–1 home win over Sarpsborg on 8 August and a 3–0 away triumph at IK Start on 1 August.
Despite the setback in Trondheim, Viking's points tally keeps them firmly in the European qualification places with plenty of the season still to play.
Next Up: Aalesund at Lyse Arena
Attention now turns to Saturday, 29 August, when Aalesund visit Lyse Arena for Matchday 18. It is a fixture Viking will be keen to bounce back in, particularly in front of what is expected to be another capacity crowd at their Stavanger home.
The club's schedule then takes them to Jotun Arena to face Sandefjord on 4 September before returning home to host Kristiansund on 13 September and Lillestrøm on 20 September — a run of games that could prove decisive in the title race.
