Sarpsborg Stadion Braced for Big Home Return Against Sandefjord
Sarpsborg 08 FF return to Sarpsborg Stadion on Sunday, 16 August to host Sandefjord in Round 18 of the Eliteserien. The fixture is the club's first home game in nearly three weeks, and comes on the back of a confidence-boosting 2–1 away win against league leaders Viking FK.
Sandefjord Arrive as Sarpsborg Return Home
After nearly three weeks away from their own turf, Sarpsborg 08 FF are finally back at Sarpsborg Stadion this Sunday, 16 August, when they host Sandefjord in Round 18 of the Eliteserien. Kick-off is set for 15:00, and it represents one of only two home fixtures across an extended six-week stretch in the calendar.
Sandefjord come into the match sitting 13th in the Eliteserien table, making the game a must-win opportunity for both clubs for contrasting reasons — a survival battle for the visitors, and a push up the standings for the hosts.
Momentum Behind Sarpsborg 08
Sarpsborg 08 head into the fixture on the back of a hard-fought 2–1 Eliteserien victory away at Viking FK at Lyse Arena on 8 August. That result, earned against the division's league leaders, lifted the club to seventh place with 22 points from 16 games.
With Brann and HamKam level on points at 22, and Vålerenga just two points behind on 20, the table is tightly packed heading into the weekend. Every home point at Sarpsborg Stadion carries genuine weight in a congested mid-table battle.
A Packed Autumn Ahead
Sunday's match is only the beginning of a demanding spell for the stadium. After the Sandefjord clash, Sarpsborg 08 are due to travel to FK Sparta Sarpsborg for a Norwegian Cup tie on 22 August, before hosting Vålerenga at Sarpsborg Stadion on 7 September — a fixture that promises to be one of the most eagerly anticipated home occasions of the season.
The stadium, which holds 8,022 supporters, has already seen multiple sold-out occasions in 2026. With the home schedule heating up, the ground is expected to be in full voice throughout the coming weeks.
