Jotun Arena Braces for Six-Game Home Run as Start Visit on Sunday
Jotun Arena kicks off a six-match home stretch this Sunday when IK Start arrive for Eliteserien Round 22 on 20 September. The stadium has been a hive of activity across all levels of the club in recent days, with the Gatelag and the G16 academy side both impressing on home turf. It promises to be a landmark autumn at Nygårdsveien 84.
A Six-Game Home Finale Gets Under Way
Jotun Arena is gearing up for its busiest stretch of the season, with six home matches still to play as the 2026 Eliteserien campaign enters its closing chapter. The run begins on Sunday 20 September when IK Start make the trip to Sandefjord, kicking off at 17:00 local time in what is Round 22 of the league.
Start arrive as opponents Sandefjord will be eager to see off in front of their own supporters, with the momentum of a spirited home display against Viking still fresh in the memory.
Academy and Community Football Also in the Spotlight
The past week has seen Jotun Arena busy beyond the first team. On 16 September, the club's Gatelag hosted Fram at the ground and claimed a narrow victory — a result celebrated warmly within the wider Sandefjord community. The stadium continues to serve as a hub for football at every level.
Further good news came from the academy, with the club's G16 side having booked their place in the Norwegian Championship semi-final following a 4-1 quarter-final win over Vålerenga at Jotun Arena on 13 September. Three first-team players have also been called up for international duty this week, a further sign of the club's growing stature.
What to Expect on Sunday
With the six-game home run now under way, Jotun Arena's artificial surface is set to host some of the autumn's most keenly anticipated Eliteserien fixtures. After Sunday's match with Start, the schedule includes further home games against Molde, Tromsø and Vålerenga before the season draws to a close.
Fans are encouraged to get their tickets through TicketCo ahead of Sunday's clash, with the SF Ekstra September membership offering supporters an easy way to follow every step of Sandefjord's push to the finish line.
