Fixtures

DateRHome vs Away-
03/31 16:00 1 Odd BK vs Haugesund View
04/01 12:30 1 Fredrikstad vs Bodo/Glimt View
04/01 15:00 1 Lillestrom vs Kristiansund BK View
04/01 15:00 1 Molde vs Stromsgodset View
04/01 15:00 1 Rosenborg vs Sandefjord View
04/01 15:00 1 Tromso vs SK Brann View
04/01 17:15 1 Viking FK vs Sarpsborg View
04/02 17:00 1 KFUM vs HamKam View
04/06 16:00 2 Bodo/Glimt vs Viking FK View
04/07 12:30 2 Kristiansund BK vs KFUM View
04/07 15:00 2 Ham-Kam vs Molde View
04/07 15:00 2 Haugesund vs Lillestrom View

Results

Date R Home vs Away -
12/03 16:00 30 [4] Viking FK vs Rosenborg [9] 1-5
12/03 16:00 30 [14] Sandefjord vs Lillestrom [6] 1-0
12/03 16:00 30 [12] Haugesund vs Stabaek [13] 3-0
12/03 16:00 30 [15] Valerenga vs Tromso [3] 1-1
12/03 16:00 30 [8] Stromsgodset vs SK Brann [2] 3-0
12/03 16:00 30 [1] Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg [7] 2-0
12/03 16:00 30 [10] Odd BK vs Aalesund [16] 4-1
12/03 16:00 30 [5] Molde vs HamKam [11] 1-1
11/26 16:00 29 [9] Rosenborg vs Stromsgodset [8] 1-3
11/26 16:00 29 [2] SK Brann vs Bodo/Glimt [1] 4-2
11/26 16:00 29 [14] Stabaek vs Sandefjord [13] 2-1
11/26 16:00 29 [11] HamKam vs Valerenga [15] 0-2

Wikipedia - Eliteserien

Eliteserien (Norwegian pronunciation: [ɛˈlîːtəˌseːrɪən]) is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Norwegian First Division.

Seasons run from March to November with each team playing 30 matches (playing each other home and away). Most games are played on Sunday evenings.

Eliteserien was founded in 1937 as Norgesserien (lit.'The League of Norway'), and the first season was the 1937–38 season. The structure and name of Eliteserien, along with Norway's other football leagues, has undergone frequent changes. The top level was renamed Hovedserien in 1948, 1. divisjon (now used by the second level league in Norway) in 1963, then Tippeligaen (named for the main sponsor) in 1990. Starting with the 2017 season the league adopted the current Eliteserien, after NFF decided to totally drop any sponsor's names from the name of the league. TV 2 have been the owners of the broadcasting rights since 2023. The league generates NOK 400 million per year in domestic television rights. The Norwegian top flight has been professional since 1992. In 1995, Tippeligaen was expanded to 14 teams, and in 2009 it was further expanded to 16 teams.

Seventeen clubs have won the title since the inception of the league in 1937: Rosenborg (26), Fredrikstad (9), Viking (8), Lillestrøm (5), Molde (5), Vålerenga (5), Bodø/Glimt (3), Brann (3), Larvik Turn (3), Lyn (2), Start (2), Strømsgodset (2), Fram Larvik (1), Freidig (1), Moss (1), Skeid (1) and Stabæk (1). In 2010, Rosenborg became, and still remain, the only club to complete an Eliteserien campaign without losing a single game. The record of most points in a season is 81 by Bodø/Glimt in 2020. Since its establishment as a one-group top flight in 1963, forty-eight clubs have competed in Eliteserien.

History

Early years (1937–1948)

Before 1937, there was no national league competition in Norway; only regional leagues and the Norwegian Cup. Starting in 1937–38, the various regional leagues in Southern Norway were aligned into eight districts, with a championship playoff between the winners to crown a national champion. This competition was called Norgesserien (English: The League of Norway). In the early years, the top flight teams were divided into eleven groups from eight districts. The league champion was decided in either a knockout tournament or a final between the winners of these groups. Fredrikstad was the first champions of the league, winning the 1937–38 season. They won the two-legged final against Lyn 4–0 on aggregate. Fredrikstad defended their title in the 1938–39 season. From the 1937–38 season and until the beginning of World War II, the teams were divided into eight district groups. There were plans at the time to merge the district leagues into a national competition, but because of World War II, this process was delayed until after the war, although also the first post-war season in 1947–48 had eleven district-based groups.

Hovedserien (1948–1962)

In 1948, Hovedserien (English: The Main League) was created, consisting of the 16 top teams from the district leagues, who were placed into two groups of eight, with the group winners playing a two-legged final for the national championship at the end of the season. This format was in place from the 1948–49 season until 1960–61, when it was decided to merge the two groups into a single top division, and have the season follow the calendar year from 1963 onwards. The 1950s were dominated by Fredrikstad FK and Larvik Turn. Fredrikstad won their latest league title in 1960–61, which secured their ninth title out of sixteen possible. Larvik Turn won Hovedserien three times in four seasons from 1955–56. The 1961–62 season was played during 15 months. The teams from the two groups in the 1960–61 top division were put in one group consisting of 16 teams. The 1961–62 season became a transitional season, where the 16 top-flight teams were placed in a single group, playing a season that went on for 15 months and one half of its teams were relegated. Officially still known as Hovedserien, the 1961–62 season is often referred to as Maratonserien ("The Marathon League") due to its unusual length. The Maratonserien was won by Brann.

1. divisjon (1963–1989)

In 1963, a single top division containing ten teams was introduced, and the league was renamed 1. divisjon (English: 1st Division). The first regular one-league season was played spring-autumn and was won by title defenders Brann in 1963. The league was expanded to 12 teams in 1972. Teams from Northern Norway were not allowed to gain promotion to the top division before 1972, when Mjølner became the first team from Northern Norway to play in the top flight, and until 1979 were subject to stricter promotion rules than teams from the rest of the country. Viking won the league four consecutive seasons beginning in 1972. Lillestrøm won back-to-back titles in 1976 and 1977. In 1979 teams from Northern Norway were given the same promotion rights as the rest of the country. In the beginning of the 1980s, Vålerengen were the dominant team, with their titles from 1981, 1983 and 1984.

Tippeligaen (1990–2016)

The former logo of the league, Tippeligaen, which it was known as from 1990 to 2016.

In 1990, the league was renamed Tippeligaen, when Norsk Tipping became the main sponsor of the league. When fans and media continued referring to the league as 1. divisjon, it was decided to let the second level league of Norwegian football "inherit" the name 1. divisjon in 1991, to help Tippeligaen establish as a brand. Rosenborg of Trondheim won the first year the league bore the name Tippeligaen in 1990. Followed by a win by Viking of Stavanger in 1991. In 1992, Rosenborg started a run of 13 consecutive titles which lasted to the 2004 season. During the first years of Rosenborg's thirteen-year run, they won the league with substantial margins, only partly challenged by Bodø/Glimt, Molde, Lillestrøm and Brann. However, this was steadily narrowing down towards a dramatic finish in 2004, where the Trondheim team tied with Vålerenga of Oslo in game points and on goal difference, but finished ahead on number of goals scored. However, in 2005 the winning streak came to an end as Vålerenga clinched the title, one point ahead of Start of Kristiansand. Rosenborg was never in contention that season and would finish only 7th. In 2006, Rosenborg returned to the top of the league, coming back from 10 points behind Brann at the halfway point to clinch the title with a match to spare. Brann won the league in 2007, and Stabæk won their first-ever title in 2008. Rosenborg then returned for a two-year winning streak in 2009 and 2010. Molde's back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2012 makes it the only other club to win consecutive titles in the current format, and outside Rosenborg, the first team to do so since Vålerenga in 1983 and 1984.

Recent years (2017–present)

In 2016, it was decided to change from the sponsorship name Tippeligaen to the non-sponsorship name Eliteserien, effecting from the 2017 season. Rosenborg won the league four consecutive times from 2015 to 2018, before Molde ended their streak by winning the title in the 2019 season. Lillestrøm were relegated from the 2019 Eliteserien and ended their record spell with 45 consecutive top division seasons. Bodø/Glimt became the first team from Northern Norway to win the league by winning the title in the 2020 season with 81 points, an all-time record.

The Norway Eliteserien is the premier professional soccer tournament in Norway. It showcases the best talent in Norwegian football and is highly regarded for its competitive nature and high-quality matches.

The tournament features 16 teams from across the country, including some of the most historic and successful clubs in Norwegian football. These teams battle it out over a 30-match season, with each team playing against each other twice – once at home and once away.

The Norway Eliteserien is known for its fast-paced and physical style of play, with teams displaying great technical skills and tactical awareness. The matches are often filled with intense rivalries and passionate fan support, creating an electric atmosphere in the stadiums.

The tournament has produced some of Norway's most talented players, who have gone on to achieve success both domestically and internationally. Many players from the Norway Eliteserien have represented the national team and have made a significant impact on the global stage.

The Norway Eliteserien also offers a great platform for young and upcoming talents to showcase their skills and attract attention from scouts and clubs from around the world. The tournament's focus on youth development has led to the emergence of several promising players who have gone on to have successful careers in top European leagues.

In addition to the thrilling on-field action, the Norway Eliteserien also promotes a strong sense of community and social responsibility. Clubs actively engage with their local communities through various initiatives, promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Overall, the Norway Eliteserien is a highly competitive and exciting soccer tournament that showcases the best of Norwegian football. With its passionate fans, talented players, and commitment to community engagement, it continues to grow in popularity both domestically and internationally.