Six-Game Home Run: Jotun Arena Gears Up for Season Decider
Jotun Arena is set for one of its busiest and most consequential autumn stretches in years, with six Eliteserien home matches scheduled between September and December. The sequence begins with IK Start on 20 September, and runs all the way to a final home clash with Vålerenga on 13 December. Tickets are on sale, the SF Ekstra fan initiative is in full swing, and the atmosphere at the stadium is building.
Eliteserien Home Stretch Begins
Jotun Arena is entering one of the most demanding periods in its recent history, with six Eliteserien home matches packed into the final three months of the 2026 season. The run kicks off on 20 September when IK Start make the trip to Sandefjord, before Lillestrøm, Molde, Tromsø, and Vålerenga follow in October, November, and December.
The sequence places Jotun Arena at the centre of Norwegian football's run-in, and the club has wasted no time in building momentum ahead of what promises to be a dramatic conclusion to the campaign.
Tickets and Fan Engagement
Tickets for the IK Start fixture on 20 September are already on sale via TicketCo, and early demand underlines the appetite for Eliteserien football in Vestfold. The club's SF Ekstra membership initiative — which launched its September edition on 6 September at Jotun Arena — is keeping supporters closely involved with the club between matchdays, offering access and experiences that go well beyond a standard ticket.
With a limited number of places still available in the September edition, fans have been urged to move quickly to secure their spot.
More Than Just a Football Ground
The busy fixture run is only part of the story at Jotun Arena this autumn. The stadium continues to serve as a hub for the wider Sandefjord Fotball community, hosting reserve football, Komplett-Akademiet youth matches, and coaching and leadership development events alongside first-team action.
On 13 September, Jotun Arena staged the G16 quarter-final of the Norwegian Cup, with Sandefjord's under-16 side defeating Vålerenga 4-1 to advance to the semi-finals — a result that drew considerable excitement around the club.
Eyes on the Table
Jotun Arena holds approximately 6,500 spectators, and the club will be counting on a strong home atmosphere to turn these fixtures into crucial points. With the Eliteserien table tightening as the season enters its final chapter, every home match in this run could prove decisive for Sandefjord Fotball's ambitions in 2026.
