Start Visit Jotun Arena as Six-Game Home Run Gets Under Way
Jotun Arena hosts IK Start this Sunday, 20 September, as Sandefjord Fotball kick off a six-match home sequence to close the 2026 Eliteserien season. Tickets remain on sale via TicketCo, and spirits are high following the academy's NM semi-final qualification. The stage is set for a big afternoon in Sandefjord.
The Fortress Prepares
Jotun Arena is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year. With six Eliteserien home matches still to come before the final whistle of the 2026 season, the stadium in Sandefjord is set to host a packed schedule of top-flight Norwegian football right through to mid-December. First up is Sunday's visit from IK Start, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 local time.
The match is part of Eliteserien Round 22, and both clubs arrive in contrasting form. The artificial pitch at Jotun Arena — capacity 6,598 — will provide the stage for what promises to be a competitive and keenly fought contest.
Tickets and Membership on Sale
Fans eager to be part of the action can still secure their seat through TicketCo, where tickets for the Start fixture are currently available. The club's SF Ekstra September initiative, which launched on 6 September, has been offering supporters an enhanced way to stay connected with the squad throughout the month, and uptake has helped build momentum ahead of the home run.
With the autumn schedule also featuring home games against Lillestrøm, Molde, Tromsø and Vålerenga, this Sunday's match represents the opening act of what could be a defining chapter in Sandefjord's 2026 campaign.
Academy Celebrations Add to the Buzz
The positive mood around Jotun Arena has been boosted further by news from the youth ranks. The club's G16 side stormed into the NM semi-finals after a 4-1 quarter-final victory over Vålerenga, played at Jotun Arena on 13 September. The result underlines the strength of the Komplett-Akademiet pipeline and adds an extra layer of excitement to what is shaping up to be a memorable autumn at the stadium.
