Sarpsborg Stadion Gears Up for Its Biggest Weeks of 2026
Sarpsborg Stadion is heading into one of its most action-packed stretches of the season. A home Eliteserien match against Sandefjord on 16 August is followed by a Norwegian Cup derby against local rivals Sparta Sarpsborg just days later. Tickets for the Sandefjord fixture are already on sale.
A Packed Fixture List Returns to Sarpsborg Stadion
After back-to-back away trips to Molde and Viking, Sarpsborg Stadion is preparing to welcome supporters back through its gates for what promises to be one of the most intense home spells of the 2026 season.
The ground — home of Sarpsborg 08 FF since the club's founding in 2008 — will host an Eliteserien clash against Sandefjord on 16 August at 15:00, with tickets already on sale and demand running high.
Sandefjord Visit Headlines a Busy August
The Sandefjord fixture is one of only two home league matches in a six-week stretch, making it a particularly sought-after occasion for the club's supporters. The stadium, with a capacity of around 7,500 and an artificial pitch measuring 105 × 68 metres, has already hosted several sold-out matches in 2026 — including a local derby and a Girls' Football Festival earlier in the summer.
Interest in the Sandefjord game is expected to be significant, with the club keeping its fixture calendar updated regularly as the season enters its second half.
Cup Derby Adds Extra Spice to the Month
Beyond the Eliteserien fixture, supporters have an even more charged occasion on the horizon. A Norwegian Football Cup first-round tie against local rivals Sparta Sarpsborg is pencilled in for 22–23 August, a matchup that historically raises the temperature inside the ground.
The cup tie is followed later in the season by a home Eliteserien fixture against Vålerenga, keeping the stadium's autumn programme firmly in the spotlight.
Away Win Sets the Tone
Sarpsborg 08 FF will carry momentum into their home run after edging Viking in the Eliteserien on 8 August — a result that keeps the club competitive in the standings heading into the busy period at Sarpsborg Stadion.
