2026 Toppserien
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| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 20 March – 7 November |
| Matches | 18 |
| Goals | 52 (2.89 per match) |
← 2025 2027 → | |
The 2026 Toppserien is the 43rd season of the highest women's football league in Norway. The season runs from 20 March to 7 November 2026, not including play-off matches.[1]
Stadiums and locations
For the 2026 season, the league was expanded back to 12 teams, from the previous season's 10. The three clubs Aalesund, Haugesund and Molde were promoted from the 2025 First Division, while Kolbotn were the only club relegated from the 2025 Toppserien.
| Team | Ap. | Location | County | Arena | Turf | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalesund | 2 | Ålesund | Møre og Romsdal | Color Line Stadion | Artificial | 10,778 |
| Bodø/Glimt | 2 | Bodø | Nordland | Aspmyra Stadion | Artificial | 8,300 |
| Brann | 36 | Bergen | Vestland | Brann Stadion | Natural | 17,500 |
| Haugesund | 12 | Haugesund | Rogaland | Haugesund Sparebank Arena | Artificial | 8,703 |
| Hønefoss | 2 | Ringerike | Buskerud | Aka Arena | Artificial | 4,120 |
| LSK Kvinner | 43 | Lillestrøm | Akershus | TBD | ||
| Lyn | 9 | Oslo | Oslo | Kringsjå Kunstgress | Artificial | 450 |
| Molde | 2 | Molde | Møre og Romsdal | Aker Stadion | Artificial | 11,249 |
| Rosenborg | 43 | Trondheim | Trøndelag | Koteng Arena | Artificial | 895 |
| Røa | 25 | Oslo | Oslo | Røa Kunstgress | Artificial | 450 |
| Stabæk | 17 | Bærum | Akershus | Nadderud Stadion | Artificial | 4,938 |
| Vålerenga | 15 | Oslo | Oslo | Intility Arena | Artificial | 16,556 |
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalesund |  Martin Lindmark |
Mette Muri |
Umbro | Sparebanken Møre |
| Bodø/Glimt | Cato André Hansen |
Cecilie Falch |
Puma | SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge |
| Brann |  Laura Kaminski |
Karoline Haugland |
Nike | Sparebanken Norge |
| Haugesund | Ole-Petter Pedersen Bremstein |
Kristine Nybru |
Umbro | Haugaland Kraft |
| Hønefoss | Remi Natvik |
Silje Bekkåsen Nyhagen |
Select | Barnekreftforeningen |
| LSK Kvinner | André Bergdølmo |
Marte Hjelmhaug |
Puma | OBOS |
| Lyn | August Nyland |
Kirvil Odden Sundsfjord |
Hummel | OBOS |
| Molde | Kent Rudning |
Tora Ose |
Adidas | Sparebanken Møre |
| Rosenborg |  Robin Shroot |
Mali Lilleås Næss |
Adidas | SpareBank 1 SMN |
| Røa | Fredrik Sæland |
Sarah Suphellen |
Diadora | OBOS |
| Stabæk | Luke Torjussen |
Emilie Bølviken |
Nike | SpareBank 1 Østlandet |
| Vålerenga | Nils Lexerød |
 Tove Enblom |
Adidas | OBOS |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in the table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalesund | Ruben Aalberg (caretaker) |
End of caretaker period | 4 November 2025[2] | Pre-season | Martin Lindmark |
4 November 2025 |
| Hønefoss | Martin Lindmark |
Signed by Aalesund | 4 November 2025[3] | Remi Natvik |
15 December 2025[4] | |
| Stabæk | Jan Jönsson |
Mutual consent | 15 November 2025[5] | Luke Torjussen |
1 January 2026[6] | |
| Røa | Geir Nordby |
Retired | 22 November 2025[7] | Fredrik Sæland |
8 January 2026[8] | |
| Brann | Leif Gunnar Smerud |
Sacked | 25 November 2025[9] | Laura Kaminski |
8 January 2026[10] |
League table
The league consists of 12 teams who play each other twice, totalling 22 matches per team.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brann | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 7 | Qualification for Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Vålerenga | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 | |
| 3 | Rosenborg | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 5 | Qualification for Europa Cup first qualifying round |
| 4 | Lyn | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | |
| 5 | Stabæk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 4 | |
| 6 | Haugesund | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |
| 7 | Aalesund | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 8 | Hønefoss | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 9 | Røa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 4 | |
| 10 | Bodø/Glimt | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 2 | Qualification for relegation play-offs |
| 11 | LSK Kvinner | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 | Relegation to First Division |
| 12 | Molde | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 April 2026. Source: Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Most matches played; 3) Goal difference; 4) Number of goals scored; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 8) Play-off[11]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Most matches played; 3) Goal difference; 4) Number of goals scored; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 8) Play-off[11]
Results
Positions by round
| Qualification for Champions League second qualifying round | |
| Qualification for Europa Cup first qualifying round | |
| Qualification for the relegation play-offs | |
| Relegation to the First Division |
Results by round
Relegation play-offs
The tenth-placed team will face the winner of the qualifying rounds of the First Division in a two-legged play-off to decide who will play in Toppserien next season.[12]
