Ullevaal Stadium is the national stadium of Norway, an all-seater of around 28,000 in the north of Oslo and the home of the Norway national football team. Demand for Ullevaal Stadium tickets has never been higher, driven by a golden generation of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard who ended a long wait by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the country's first major tournament in nearly three decades, and by the Nations League and the visits of the biggest nations to the Norwegian capital. Opened in 1926 and rebuilt over the years into a modern covered bowl that meets the top UEFA standard, the ground is unusual for a national stadium in being wrapped in a shopping centre, a hotel and offices, and it sits above its own metro station a short ride from the centre of Oslo. 1BoxOffice is a verified secondary marketplace established in 2006, with seat-level detail at checkout and a 150% money-back guarantee if a ticket fails to grant entry on matchday.
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This guide is written for the supporter making the trip, not the browser. It covers the short metro ride from the centre of Oslo to the ground, how the four stands are arranged and where the atmosphere is loudest, the bag rules and the digital ticketing, the food of the complex and the city, the accessibility of the stadium and the story of the national ground and the Norway side that plays there. By the end you should know how a matchday at Ullevaal Stadium runs, whether you are watching a Nations League night or a World Cup qualifier.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ullevaal Stadion, the national stadium of Norway |
| Location | Ullevaal, north Oslo, Norway |
| Capacity | Around 28,000, all-seater |
| Opened | 26 September 1926 |
| Home Team | The Norway national team |
| Also Hosts | The Norwegian Cup final |
| Standard | UEFA Category 4, all covered seating |
| Record Attendance | 35,495, Norway v Sweden, 1935 |
| Nearest Station | Ullevaal Stadion, on the Oslo Metro |
| Complex | Shopping centre, hotel and offices in the ground |
Ullevaal Stadium sits in the north of Oslo, around four to five kilometres from the city centre, and it has its own Oslo Metro station right at the ground, so the journey from the middle of the city is short and simple. The stadium is part of a larger complex with a shopping centre, a hotel and offices, all above and around the metro station, which makes the ground easy to reach and hard to miss. Plan your route on the metro from the centre of Oslo and allow a little extra time before a big international, as the platforms and the concourse get busy in the hour before kick-off.
The Oslo Metro, the T-bane, has its own Ullevaal Stadion station right at the ground, a short ride from the centre of the city, so the metro is by far the simplest way to the stadium for almost every supporter. From the central stations in the middle of Oslo the trains run north to Ullevaal Stadion in around ten minutes, and the station brings you out directly at the complex and the ground. Pay with the Oslo public transport ticketing, using the app or a travel card, and check the current lines and fares before you travel, as the metro is the main route to the stadium on matchday.
Oslo has an extensive tram and bus network that serves the areas around the stadium, so supporters can also reach the ground by tram or bus from the centre and the neighbourhoods of the city, though the metro is usually the quickest and most direct option. The stops near the stadium and the surrounding district connect to the wider network across Oslo. Use the same Oslo public transport ticketing for the tram and bus as for the metro, and check the current routes, as the network is well used on a matchday.
Oslo Airport at Gardermoen lies around fifty kilometres north of the city, connected to the centre by the Airport Express Train and the ordinary trains, which run to Oslo Central in around twenty minutes to half an hour, from where the metro takes you north to the ground. International visitors flying in for a match can be at the stadium within an hour or so of landing, changing from the airport train to the metro in the centre. A taxi from the airport is possible but slow and costly compared with the train, so the rail link into the city and the metro out to the ground is the reliable choice.
The stadium complex has an underground car park with around 600 spaces, unusual for a national ground and a legacy of the shopping centre and offices built into the stadium, though it fills quickly on a matchday and the roads around the ground get busy before a big international. Oslo has toll charges and limited, expensive parking across the city, so driving is rarely the best option for a match. Most supporters are far better off using the metro, which delivers them straight to the ground, than driving and looking for a space near the stadium.
The ground is around four to five kilometres from the centre of Oslo, a walk of a little over an hour through the northern districts of the city, which some supporters enjoy on a dry day but which is longer than most will want before a match. From the Ullevaal Stadion metro station the ground is right there, a walk of a minute or two into the complex, so the final approach on foot is as short as it gets. For most visitors the metro to the station and the few steps to the ground is the sensible plan rather than the long walk from the centre.
Parking at Ullevaal Stadium is more available than at many national grounds thanks to the underground car park of around 600 spaces built beneath the complex, though these spaces fill up quickly before a big international and the roads around the ground get busy on matchday. There is some further parking in the surrounding district, but Oslo has limited and costly parking across the city along with road tolls, so the car is rarely the easiest way to a match. The metro station at the ground makes public transport the obvious choice, delivering supporters straight to the stadium, so most are better off leaving the car behind and taking the T-bane from the centre of Oslo.
Ullevaal Stadium is a modern all-seater with four covered stands wrapped around the pitch and the corners partly filled, a rebuilt bowl that meets the top UEFA standard and keeps every supporter under cover. The four stands are known by their compass points, the West, East, North and South, with the West Stand the main stand holding the premium seating and the facilities. The atmosphere is generated by the home support of the Norway national team, loudest for a big qualifier or a Nations League night against a rival, while away supporters are given a section in a corner of the ground. The choice of stand comes down to atmosphere, view and price rather than any poor sightline, as the compact covered bowl keeps every seat close to the pitch and sheltered from the Norwegian weather.
The West Stand along one side is the main stand of the ground, the oldest part of the modern rebuild, holding the premium and hospitality seating, the media positions and the facilities, with a central, sheltered view across the pitch. Its central rows are the most comfortable place to watch from, the pick for a clear view and the shelter of the roof, and the stand holds the corporate and hospitality crowd along with supporters who want the best seats. For a first visit or a clear tactical view of a Norway international, a central seat in the West Stand is the safe choice.
The East Stand along the opposite touchline mirrors the West Stand across the pitch, holding a large block of home support with a good side-on view of the game, often at a friendlier price than the main stand. It is a strong choice for supporters who want a clear view and the backing of the home crowd without the premium of the West Stand. The side-on angle makes reading the shape of the game easier than from behind the goal, so the East Stand suits those who want to follow the tactics of a Norway match.
The North and South stands behind the two goals hold much of the vocal home support of the Norway national team, so they are the ends where the atmosphere builds and the songs start on a big international night. These stands are the pick for supporters who want the noise and the colour of the home crowd over a tactical view, especially for a qualifier or a Nations League match against a rival. The end-on angle makes judging play at the far end harder, but for the full matchday feel behind the goal the North and South stands are the place to be.
Visiting supporters are housed in a designated section in a corner of the ground, with an allocation that varies by fixture and can reach around 2,000 to 2,200 for a well-supported visiting nation, reached by its own entrance and route. The away following is larger for the visit of a neighbouring country or a bigger nation with a strong travelling support, and smaller for a lesser draw. Visiting fans should buy the correct section for their team and follow the guidance issued for the specific match. The table below matches a section to what you want from the day.
| Priority | Recommended Sections |
|---|---|
| Comfort and shelter | The West Stand, the covered main stand |
| Best view | The central rows of the West Stand |
| Tactical overview | The East Stand along the far side |
| Atmosphere | The North and South stands behind the goals |
| Budget-friendly | The upper rows of the end stands |
| Away fans | The designated corner allocation |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair positions (request in advance) |
Oslo has a cold climate, with freezing, snowy winters and mild summers, and the Norwegian international calendar means matches at Ullevaal are played from spring to late autumn, when conditions can range from a pleasant summer evening to a cold, wet autumn night. The good news for supporters is that all the seating is covered, so the roof shelters the whole crowd from the rain and the snow, a real benefit in the Norwegian climate. Even so, the sides of the ground can catch a cold wind, so for an autumn international bring a warm layer, as the temperature drops sharply after dark in Oslo. For a summer match the evening is usually mild, but a warm layer is still worth packing for the northern climate.
Ullevaal Stadium runs a security check on entry with searches at the turnstiles, so the sensible approach is to travel light, as large bags and rucksacks are best left at your accommodation and only small bags are admitted subject to search. Standard prohibited items apply, including bottles, cans, outside alcohol, pyrotechnics and flares, and any object judged dangerous, and the checks are stricter for a big international. There is no guarantee of a bag store at the ground, so do not travel to the stadium with a large bag expecting to leave it. Check the guidance for your specific match before you travel, as the arrangements can be tighter for a major qualifier, and arrive early to clear the search without joining the last rush.
Ullevaal Stadium is unusual in being built into a complex with a shopping centre, a hotel and offices, so the food and drink around the ground are more varied than at most national stadiums, and the centre of Oslo, a short metro ride away, adds the full choice of a Scandinavian capital. The build-up runs from the complex at the ground to the bars and restaurants of the city.
The Ullevaal Stadion complex around the ground holds a shopping centre with cafes and places to eat, along with the hotel built into the stadium, so supporters can eat and drink at the ground itself, a rarity for a national stadium. The complex is busy on a matchday, with supporters gathering before the game, though the choice is more everyday shopping-centre fare than a dedicated fan zone. For a quick bite or a coffee before the match, the complex at the ground is convenient, with the fuller choice in the city centre a short ride away.
The centre of Oslo, around ten minutes away on the metro, offers the full choice of a Scandinavian capital, from the bars and restaurants of the harbourside at Aker Brygge to the cafes and pubs of the central streets, so many supporters combine the match with a meal or a drink in the city before or after the game. Norwegian prices are high, so eating and drinking out in Oslo is more expensive than in many cities, but the quality and the setting on the fjord are a draw. A matchday at Ullevaal pairs the football with a night in one of the most striking capitals in Europe.
Inside the stadium the kiosks serve the traditional matchday fare of snacks, hot dogs and drinks to keep the crowd going through the game, with the Norwegian hot dog a staple of the concourse. Note that Norwegian prices are high, so the food and drink inside the ground are not cheap, and many supporters eat in the complex or the city before the match. Use the kiosks for a quick bite and a hot drink on a cold Oslo evening in the classic football manner, and expect queues at half time for a big international.
Gates at Ullevaal Stadium open ahead of kick-off to let the crowd filter in, and for a big international the entrances get busy in the last hour with the security checks, so aim to arrive in good time rather than joining the final rush. Tickets for Norway internationals are typically issued as digital or mobile tickets, scanned at the turnstile from your phone, so load the ticket before you travel and keep your phone charged, and a screenshot may not scan, so use the live mobile ticket where it is issued. Have the ticket ready as you approach your stand, and know your entrance, as the correct gate saves a walk around the ground. Check the delivery method and any identification requirement with your specific match, as the arrangements follow the standard practice for the competition.
Leaving Ullevaal Stadium is helped enormously by the metro station right at the ground, which carries the bulk of the crowd back into Oslo quickly once the match ends.
The Ullevaal Stadion metro station at the ground is the simplest way away after the match, with trains running back into the centre of Oslo in around ten minutes, so most supporters are on their way home soon after the final whistle. The station and the platforms are busy straight after a big international, with the crowd managed by stewards, so expect a short wait to board. Given that the station is right at the ground, the journey back into the city is quick and simple, one of the advantages of a stadium built above its own metro stop.
Some supporters walk away from the immediate crowd around the ground before taking the metro or a taxi, while taxis and ride apps are available in Oslo but slower to move through the matchday traffic and pricey by international standards. For those staying in the northern districts near the ground, a walk back to a hotel is an easy option. For most, the metro from the station at the ground is quicker and cheaper than a taxi back into the centre of Oslo after the match.
The simplest way to avoid the busiest few minutes on the metro platform is to let the first wave of the crowd go, perhaps with a drink or a coffee in the complex at the ground, before heading down to the station. A short wait turns a packed platform into an easy ride back into the city. Because the metro runs frequently and the station is right at the ground, the crowds clear quickly, so a little patience makes the trip back into Oslo smooth and simple.
Ullevaal Stadium opened on 26 September 1926 with a match between the Oslo club Lyn and the Swedish side Orgryte, and it grew over the following decades into the national stadium of Norway and the main venue for the biggest matches in the country. The record attendance of 35,495 was set against Sweden in a Nordic derby in 1935, in the era of the great standing crowds, before the ground was later converted into an all-seater. From the 1980s onward the stadium was rebuilt in stages, with a new West Stand in 1985 and further stands through the 1990s, turning the old ground into the modern covered bowl that meets the top UEFA standard today.
Unusually for a national stadium, Ullevaal was developed as part of a commercial complex, with a shopping centre, a hotel and offices built into and around the ground, along with the headquarters of the Norwegian football association and a football museum, an arrangement that helps fund the stadium through the year. The Oslo clubs used the ground as tenants over the years, with Lyn playing here until 2009 and Valerenga until 2017 before they moved to their own ground, leaving Ullevaal as primarily the national stadium and the home of the annual Norwegian Cup final. Through all of it, the ground has been the stage for the Norway national team.
The modern era has brought the greatest demand in the ground's history, as a golden generation built around Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard ended Norway's long absence from the major tournaments by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the country's first since 1998. The home nights of that qualifying campaign at Ullevaal, and the visits of the biggest nations, have made tickets harder to come by than ever. Supporters can follow the national side's journey through the World Cup tickets listings and the European campaigns through the European Championship tickets pages, the tournaments the Norway side of this era hopes to grace.
The stadium's history, verified against contemporary records, is defined by the matches of the Norway national team and the Norwegian Cup finals it stages each year. The record crowd of 35,495 packed in for the Nordic derby against Sweden in 1935. In the modern era the ground has staged the home qualifiers and Nations League matches of the Norway side, culminating in the campaign that took the country to the 2026 World Cup, its first major tournament in nearly three decades, roared on by the home crowd at Ullevaal. The annual Cup final and the visits of the biggest nations of Europe add to a rich history at the national stadium of Norway.
Ullevaal Stadium is a modern all-seater that meets the top UEFA standard, so its future is about use and upgrades rather than any wholesale rebuild, and it remains the national stadium of Norway and the home of the Norwegian Cup final. With the Norway national team in the strongest era of its modern history and demand for tickets at record levels, there has been discussion in Norwegian football about the long-term capacity and facilities of the national ground, though supporters should treat any specific plan as subject to confirmation until firm proposals are announced. For now the stadium continues to stage the internationals of a rising Norway side and the biggest matches in the country, and the coming years are set to bring more high-demand nights to the ground rather than any change to the stadium itself.
Ullevaal Stadium is a modern ground that meets the top UEFA standard, so it offers accessible provision with wheelchair-user positions and step-free access to the relevant areas, helped by the metro station and the car park built into the complex. Supporters requiring accessible seating should contact the organiser or the Norwegian football association well before the match to confirm the available spaces, the companion ticket policy and the best entrance and route, as the arrangements can vary by fixture and competition. The metro station right at the ground and the covered concourses make reaching and moving around the stadium manageable, and the complex built into the ground means lifts and step-free routes are part of the design. Confirm the specific accessible provision for your match in advance of your visit.
The fixtures that move Ullevaal Stadium tickets fastest are the home internationals of the Norway national team, above all the World Cup qualifiers and the Nations League matches against the bigger nations. The autumn of 2026 brings a run of Nations League fixtures to the ground, with the visits of neighbours and giants alike, including Denmark in a Nordic derby and the star-studded Portugal, both strong draws for the home crowd. The full programme of the national side sits on the Norway national team tickets page and across the Nations League tickets listings, while the wider football teams directory covers the nations Norway face. The friendlies and the lesser fixtures are the most accessible and the quietest, while a qualifier or the visit of a giant fills the ground. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than fixed and buy early for the biggest internationals.
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Ullevaal Stadium offers international visitors a football trip in one of the most striking capitals in Europe, a modern covered ground reached in minutes by the metro from the centre of Oslo. Fly into Oslo Airport at Gardermoen and take the airport train into the city, then the metro north to the Ullevaal Stadion station at the ground. Base yourself in central Oslo, near the metro, for the easiest journey to the match and the full choice of the city, and remember that Norway is an expensive country, so budget for higher prices on food, drink and hotels than in many capitals. Norway runs largely on card and contactless payment, so a card covers the transport, the ground and the city. A match at Ullevaal pairs the football with a fine Scandinavian city break.
With Oslo and its fjord on the doorstep, many supporters build a longer trip around the match. If you are lining up other fixtures, the football tickets hub, the wider football tournaments calendar and the venues tickets directory show what else is on. Around Oslo itself, the harbourside at Aker Brygge, the Vigeland sculpture park, the museums of the Bygdoy peninsula and the fjord and forests around the city all reward a matchday trip, while the compact centre and the efficient transport make the Norwegian capital an easy and rewarding place to visit for a game.
Ullevaal Stadium holds around 28,000, the largest ground in Norway and the national stadium, an all-seater with four covered stands that meets the top UEFA standard. It is unusual in being built into a complex with a shopping centre, a hotel and offices, and it sits above its own metro station in the north of Oslo. It is the home of the Norway national team and the Norwegian Cup final.
The simplest way is the Oslo Metro, the T-bane, which has its own Ullevaal Stadion station right at the ground, around ten minutes from the central stations in the city. Trams and buses also serve the area, and the ground has an underground car park, but the metro is the quickest and most direct route. Pay with the Oslo public transport ticketing using the app or a travel card.
The ground has its own Oslo Metro station, Ullevaal Stadion, right at the stadium, so the walk from the platform to the turnstiles is a minute or two. Trains run north from the central stations in Oslo to Ullevaal Stadion in around ten minutes. It is one of the advantages of a stadium built above its own metro stop, making the journey to and from the ground quick and simple.
Yes, more than at many national grounds, thanks to an underground car park of around 600 spaces built beneath the complex, though these fill quickly before a big international and the roads get busy. Oslo has costly parking and road tolls across the city, so the car is rarely the easiest option. The metro station at the ground makes public transport the obvious choice for most supporters.
Demand for Norway tickets is at record levels with the current golden generation, so the biggest qualifiers and the visits of the giants can be hard to reach through the general sale. A verified secondary marketplace is a realistic route for visitors, with seat detail shown before you pay, especially for the World Cup qualifiers and the Nations League matches that sell out fastest at Ullevaal.
Travel light, as large bags and rucksacks are best left at your accommodation and only small bags are admitted subject to search on entry, with no guarantee of a bag store at the ground. Bottles, cans, outside alcohol, pyrotechnics and flares are prohibited. Expect a security check at the turnstiles, stricter for a big international, so check the guidance for your match and arrive early to clear it.
The North and South stands behind the two goals hold much of the vocal home support of the Norway national team, so they are the loudest ends on a big international night, the pick for atmosphere over a tactical view. The West Stand is the comfortable main stand with the best view, and the East Stand offers a clear side-on view at a friendlier price. For the noise, head behind the goal.
Away supporters are housed in a designated section in a corner of the ground, with an allocation that varies by fixture and can reach around 2,000 to 2,200 for a well-supported visiting nation, reached by its own entrance and route. The away following is larger for a neighbouring country or a bigger nation. Visiting fans should buy the correct section for their team and follow the match guidance.
Yes. As a modern ground meeting the top UEFA standard, the stadium has wheelchair-user positions and step-free access to the relevant areas, with lifts and step-free routes part of the complex design. Contact the organiser or the Norwegian football association before the match to confirm the available spaces, the companion ticket policy and the best route. The metro station and the car park at the ground make access manageable.
Gates open ahead of kick-off to let the crowd in, and for a big international the entrances get busy in the last hour with the security checks, so aim to arrive in good time. Know your stand and entrance, as the correct gate saves a walk around the ground. The precise opening time is confirmed with your ticket and the match guidance, so check it for your specific fixture.
Inside the ground the kiosks serve snacks, hot dogs and drinks, with the Norwegian hot dog a staple of the concourse. The complex around the ground has a shopping centre with cafes and places to eat, a rarity for a national stadium, while the fuller choice is in the centre of Oslo a short metro ride away. Norwegian prices are high, so eating and drinking out is more expensive than in many cities.
The ground is the national stadium of Norway, the home of the Norway national team, who play their World Cup qualifiers, their Nations League matches and their friendlies here. It also hosts the annual Norwegian Cup final. The Oslo clubs Lyn and Valerenga used the ground as tenants in the past, until 2009 and 2017 respectively, but it is now primarily the national stadium.
Yes. Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the country's first major tournament since 1998, ending a wait of nearly three decades. The achievement was built by a golden generation around Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, on the back of home nights at Ullevaal that drew record demand. The qualification has made tickets for the Norway national team harder to come by than ever.
Prices depend on the fixture, with the World Cup qualifiers and the visits of the giants the most in demand, while friendlies and lesser fixtures are more affordable. Norwegian prices are generally high, and demand for the Norway side is at record levels. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than a promise, and buy early for the biggest internationals at Ullevaal.
Base yourself in central Oslo near the metro for the easiest journey to the ground and the full choice of the city, or in the hotel built into the stadium complex for the closest stay of all. Staying centrally puts you near the harbourside, the restaurants and the sights, with a short metro ride to the match. Norway is an expensive country, so budget for higher hotel prices than in many capitals.
Tickets for Norway internationals are typically issued as digital or mobile tickets, scanned at the turnstile from your phone, so load the ticket before you travel and keep your phone charged. A screenshot may not scan, so use the live mobile ticket where it is issued. Have the ticket and any required identification ready, and know your stand and entrance, following the instructions supplied with your order.
Ullevaal was developed as a commercial complex, with a shopping centre, a hotel and offices built into and around the ground, along with the headquarters of the Norwegian football association and a football museum. The idea was to make the national stadium pay its way through the year rather than sit empty between matches. It is one of the distinctive features of the ground, unusual for a national stadium.
The complex at the ground has a shopping centre, and the centre of Oslo is a short metro ride away, with the harbourside at Aker Brygge, the Vigeland sculpture park, the museums of the Bygdoy peninsula and the fjord and forests around the city all within easy reach. A matchday at Ullevaal pairs easily with a few days in the Norwegian capital, one of the most striking cities in Europe.
The stadium opened on 26 September 1926 and grew over the decades into the national stadium of Norway. It was rebuilt in stages from the 1980s, with a new West Stand in 1985 and further stands through the 1990s, turning the old ground into the modern covered all-seater it is today. The record attendance of 35,495 was set against Sweden in 1935, before the ground was converted to an all-seater.
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Sources: the Norwegian Football Federation (fotball.no), UEFA match and venue records, Ruter and the Oslo public transport information, and stadium reference records such as StadiumDB, Football Tripper and Wikipedia, together with 2025 reporting on Norway's qualification for the 2026 World Cup.