Sarpsborg Stadion Roars Back to Life as Sandefjord Visit in Round 18
Sarpsborg 08 FF return to home soil on Sunday 16 August when they host Sandefjord Fotball in Round 18 of the Eliteserien — the club's first home fixture since late July. Riding high on the back of a 2–1 away win over league leaders Viking FK, the side kick off a packed three-week home run at Sarpsborg Stadion. Tickets are on sale now, with strong demand expected from a fan base hungry for home action.
Back on Home Turf
For the first time since late July, Sarpsborg Stadion opens its gates for a home league fixture as Sarpsborg 08 FF take on Sandefjord Fotball in Round 18 of the Eliteserien. The return to home soil follows a demanding away run that included a 2–1 victory over league leaders Viking FK on 8 August — a result that has lifted spirits around the club considerably.
The match is one of only two home fixtures scheduled across a six-week stretch of the season, giving it added significance on the calendar. With supporters having waited nearly three weeks for competitive action at the stadium, demand for tickets has been high since they went on sale.
Position and Form
Sarpsborg 08 head into the fixture sitting eighth in the Eliteserien table with 22 points from 16 games, level with Brann and HamKam. The away win at Viking was a statement result against one of the division's form sides, and the squad returns to Sarpsborg in confident mood.
The home crowd will be hoping that momentum carries over into Sunday's performance, with the team looking to push further up a tightly packed mid-table.
What's at Stake
Beyond the three points on offer, this fixture marks the beginning of what could prove to be the most important three-week spell of Sarpsborg Stadion's entire 2026 season. A Norwegian Football Cup first-round derby against local rivals Sparta Sarpsborg follows on 22–23 August, before the Eliteserien resumes with a home clash against Vålerenga on 7 September.
With three major home fixtures arriving in quick succession, the atmosphere inside the 8,000-capacity ground is set to build week on week. Tickets for Sunday's Sandefjord match remain on sale through the official Sarpsborg 08 website.
