Viking Sit Second as Title Race and European Run Heat Up
Viking FK are second in the 2026 Eliteserien with 44 points from 19 games, just three points behind leaders Bodø/Glimt. After a 1-1 draw at Sandefjord and a cup win over IL Brodd, the defending champions now face VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League before returning to Lyse Arena to host Kristiansund.
Defending Champions Holding Firm in Second
Viking FK remain firmly in the title hunt in the 2026 Eliteserien, sitting second in the table with 44 points from 19 matches played. The defending champions have put together an impressive campaign, recording 14 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, with a goal difference of +24 — a tally that underlines their quality at both ends of the pitch.
Bodø/Glimt lead the standings on 47 points from 19 games, meaning the gap to top spot remains slim as the season enters its final stretch. Viking's form gives the Stavanger club every reason to believe a title defence is still within reach.
Back-to-Back Results Shape the Run-In
The most recent Eliteserien outing saw Viking held to a 1-1 draw away at Sandefjord on 4 September, a result that will have frustrated a side chasing top spot. That followed a more positive 2-1 home win over Aalesund at Lyse Arena on 30 August, which kept the pressure on Bodø/Glimt.
Earlier in the week, Viking also showed their Norwegian Cup credentials, beating IL Brodd 3-1 on 2 September to progress in that competition — evidence of a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts.
Eyes on Stuttgart and a Busy September
Off the back of those domestic results, attention now turns to Europe. Viking are set to face VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League on 9 September — a landmark occasion for the club and a reminder of the ground covered since their Eliteserien title triumph.
Closer to home, Lyse Arena will host Kristiansund BK on 13 September in the next league fixture, before a home clash with Lillestrøm on 20 September. With fixtures coming thick and fast, the weeks ahead at the Stavanger ground promise to be among the most important of the season.
