Jotun Arena Back in Full Swing After HamKam Return
Jotun Arena has kicked back into gear following the return of Eliteserien football with the round-13 home match against HamKam on 12 July. The week also saw defender Zinedin Smajlovic sold to Greek club Olympiakos, with the club now focusing on a packed home schedule for the second half of the season.
A Busy Period at Jotun Arena
The Jotun Arena official website flagged a packed programme for week 27 at the beginning of July, signalling a return to full activity at the stadium after a quieter patch in the calendar. The news followed Sandefjord's round-13 home fixture against HamKam on 12 July, which was billed as a landmark return of Eliteserien action to Sandefjord.
The club's own news channel described the HamKam fixture as a long-awaited moment for supporters, with the matchday announcement carrying an unmistakable sense of anticipation: "Finally, Eliteserien football at Jotun Arena again!"
Star Defender Heads for Greece
The week also brought a significant piece of transfer news connected to the club. Swedish-Bosnian centre-back Zinedin Smajlovic was confirmed as sold to Olympiakos, departing Sandefjord for the Greek top flight. While his exit marks a notable loss for the squad, it also underlines the club's growing reputation as a platform for players to progress to higher levels of European football.
The move was confirmed on 6 July, just days before the HamKam home match, giving supporters mixed emotions heading into what is now a crucial second half of the Eliteserien season.
Eyes on What Comes Next
With the Bodø/Glimt fixture on the immediate horizon and further home dates against KFUM Oslo, Brann, Viking, and Vålerenga still to come at Jotun Arena, the rest of the 2026 season promises plenty of action for Sandefjord's home faithful. The club continues to update its fixture list and ticket information through the SF App and the official website.
