The go-to Discord server for Norwegian football. Whether you follow Eliteserien, OBOS-ligaen, the national team, or all of the above, this is your community.
Eliteserien Supporters is a Discord server dedicated to Norwegian football. It covers everything from the top-tier Eliteserien to the second division OBOS-ligaen, the Norwegian Cup (NM), and the Norwegian national teams. If you have any interest in football from Norway, this is the place to be.
The server is primarily Norwegian-speaking, but international fans are welcome and English is understood by most members. Many discussions happen in Norwegian, but you can always ask questions or share your thoughts in English. The community is friendly and happy to help newcomers get into Norwegian football.
Norway's top division with 16 teams competing from April to November each year.
The second tier of Norwegian football, featuring promotion battles and local derbies.
Follow Norway's quest for international tournament qualification together.
The knockout competition where lower-league clubs can take on the giants.
If you are new to Norwegian football, here is a quick overview. The Norwegian football league system is structured similarly to most European countries. At the top sits Eliteserien (formerly known as Tippeligaen), which is the premier division. Below that is OBOS-ligaen (the first division), followed by several tiers of regional and amateur leagues.
The Norwegian football season runs from April to November, which is different from most European leagues that play from August to May. This is due to Norway's climate, as winter conditions make it impossible to play through the coldest months. The summer schedule gives Norwegian football a unique character and means there is always action when most other European leagues are on break.
Eliteserien consists of 16 teams playing a home-and-away round-robin format, totaling 30 matches per team per season. The league has seen various dominant forces over the years. Rosenborg BK from Trondheim won 13 consecutive league titles from 1992 to 2004, a feat unmatched in Norwegian football history.
In recent years, the league has become more competitive. Bodo/Glimt emerged as a major force, winning their first-ever title in 2020 and following it up with further success. Molde FK has been a consistent contender, while traditional powerhouses like Brann, Rosenborg, and Valerenga continue to command large fanbases. The league produces talented players who regularly move to bigger European clubs.
Finding English-language coverage of Norwegian football can be challenging. While major Norwegian football news occasionally makes international headlines, day-to-day coverage of Eliteserien and OBOS-ligaen is almost exclusively in Norwegian. This Discord server bridges that gap by providing a community where you can ask questions, get context, and follow along even if you do not speak Norwegian fluently.
The server is also valuable for those who follow Norwegian football for transfer scouting purposes. Many players in Eliteserien and OBOS-ligaen are on the radar of bigger European clubs, and discussions on the server often touch on young talents and which players might be ready for the next step in their careers.
The Norwegian national team has a passionate following both domestically and internationally. While Norway has not qualified for a major tournament since the 2000 European Championship, the team has seen a resurgence in recent years with talented players plying their trade at top European clubs. National team matches generate significant buzz on the Discord server, with discussions about squad selection, tactics, and qualification campaigns.
Norway's women's national team has been historically successful, winning the FIFA Women's World Cup in 1995 and multiple European Championship titles. The women's game continues to grow in Norway, and it is a regular topic of discussion on the server as well.
Norwegian football has a rich club landscape. Some of the most prominent clubs include:
Each of these clubs and many more are represented on the Discord server, giving you the chance to learn about them from supporters who know their clubs inside out.
Joining the server takes less than a minute. If you already have Discord, simply click the invite link below. If you do not have Discord yet, head to discord.com to create a free account. Discord is available as a desktop application, a mobile app, and through the web browser. Once you have an account, clicking the invite link will add you to the server instantly.
Whether you are a seasoned follower of Norwegian football or just getting started, you will find the community welcoming and informative. Come join the conversation.