Viking Sit Second With Eyes on Title and Champions League
Viking FK remain firmly in the hunt for back-to-back Eliteserien titles, sitting second with 44 points from 19 matches. Two crucial home games at Lyse Arena lie ahead in September, while a historic UEFA Champions League campaign looms on the horizon.
Second Place and Defending Champions
Viking FK sit second in the 2026 Eliteserien table with 44 points from 19 matches — a record of 14 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Their goal difference of +24 (43 scored, 19 conceded) underlines a commanding season for the Stavanger club, who enter the final stretch as defending champions.
Bodø/Glimt currently lead the table on 47 points, two wins clear of Viking after the same number of games. The gap is narrow enough to keep the title race very much alive heading into September.
Home Comforts at Lyse Arena
Viking's next two Eliteserien fixtures are both at Lyse Arena. Kristiansund BK visit on Sunday 13 September, before Lillestrøm come to Stavanger the following Sunday, 20 September. With the club's Champions League campaign also on the horizon, supporters can expect a packed autumn calendar at the 15,900-capacity stadium.
Champions League on the Horizon
As runners-up — and with their current position securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round — Viking are set to compete in the Champions League group stage later this season. Fixtures listed include home ties at Lyse Arena against Bayern Munich, Sabah FK and Feyenoord Rotterdam, as well as away trips to Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid, making this one of the most ambitious European campaigns the club has ever embarked upon.
A Season of Records
The 2026 campaign is Viking's 8th consecutive year in the Eliteserien and their 76th season in the top flight of Norwegian football. Top scorer Amin Chiakha leads the Eliteserien scoring charts with 11 goals, illustrating the attacking quality that has driven Viking's title challenge all season.
