Sarpsborg Stadion Gears Up for Season's Biggest Home Spell
Sarpsborg Stadion enters its most important three-week period of 2026, with Sarpsborg 08 FF hosting Sandefjord on 16 August before a Norwegian Cup derby against local rivals Sparta Sarpsborg later in the month. Tickets for the Sandefjord clash are already on sale, with demand expected to be high.
A Rare and Precious Home Date
Sarpsborg Stadion is preparing for one of its most eagerly awaited matchdays of the 2026 Eliteserien campaign. Sarpsborg 08 FF host Sandefjord Fotball on 16 August, kick-off 15:00, in Round 18 of the league — the first home game at the stadium since late July.
The match is one of only two home fixtures across an extended six-week stretch, the other being the visit of Vålerenga on 7 September. That scarcity has driven strong early demand for tickets, which are already on sale.
What the Stadium Offers
Sarpsborg Stadion, with an official capacity of around 7,500 supporters, has delivered a string of sold-out occasions during 2026. The venue features an artificial pitch measuring 105 × 68 metres and serves as the permanent home of Sarpsborg 08 FF throughout the Eliteserien season.
With the squad returning in high spirits after the 2–1 away victory over league leaders Viking FK on 8 August, the atmosphere inside the ground on 16 August is set to be electric. Supporters who have followed the team through a run of away fixtures will be eager to see their side play at home.
NM Cup Derby Also on the Horizon
Beyond the Sandefjord league tie, Sarpsborg 08 are also drawn to face local rivals Sparta Sarpsborg in the first round of the NM Cup on 22–23 August. The cup fixture adds extra local colour to what is already the busiest home stretch of the season.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early for both occasions. The club is keeping the stadium's fixture calendar updated with kick-off times and event information for the remainder of the season.
