Bodø/Glimt Visit Jotun Arena as Eliteserien Returns After Break
Sandefjord Fotball welcome Bodø/Glimt to Jotun Arena on Saturday 26 July as Eliteserien action resumes following the Norwegian summer holiday. The match is one of the most high-profile home fixtures of the season, with both sides level on 14 points after 11 rounds. A string of further home games follows in the weeks ahead.
Eliteserien Returns to Jotun Arena
After a break over the Norwegian summer holiday period, competitive football is back at Jotun Arena. Sandefjord Fotball are set to host title contenders FK Bodø/Glimt on Saturday, 26 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00.
The match marks a welcome return to home action for Sandefjord supporters, who have had to make do without Eliteserien football at the venue during the fellesferie period.
High-Stakes Visitors from the North
Bodø/Glimt are perennial challengers at the top of Norwegian football, making this one of the most anticipated home fixtures of Sandefjord's season. With both clubs sitting tightly in the mid-table pack — Sandefjord currently on 14 points from 11 matches — every home game carries real significance in what is shaping up to be a closely contested Eliteserien campaign.
A positive result at Jotun Arena could prove crucial as the season enters its second half.
Looking Ahead at Jotun Arena
The fixture against Bodø/Glimt is just the start of a busy home schedule. KFUM Oslo visit on 7 August, followed by Brann on 30 August and Viking on 4 September. Supporters will also have cause to note the special match against KFUM Oslo, where the club is offering tickets for just 19 kroner — a fan-friendly initiative billed as the "Folkets Kamp" (People's Match).
Jotun Arena, which holds 6,582 spectators and features an artificial turf surface, has been the club's home since 2007. The stadium took on its current name in September 2023 following a sponsorship deal with paint manufacturer Jotun.
