The 2026 Norwegian Third Division (referred to as Norsk Tipping-ligaen for sponsorship reasons) will be a fourth-tier Norwegian men's football league season. The league consists of 84 teams divided into 6 groups of 14 teams each. The season will start on April 6th and is scheduled to end on October 31st.[1] The league is played as a double round-robin tournament, where all teams play 26 matches.
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Matches | 1,092 |
← 2025 2027 → | |
League tables
editGroup 1
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asker | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 3 | +20 | 18 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Gamle Oslo | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 17 | +13 | 16 | |
| 3 | Ready | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 6 | +12 | 14 | |
| 4 | Bærum | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 12 | |
| 5 | Union Carl Berner | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 12 | |
| 6 | Heming | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 12 | |
| 7 | Frigg | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 7 | |
| 8 | Vålerenga 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 21 | −7 | 7 | |
| 9 | Grei | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 22 | −8 | 7 | |
| 10 | Lokomotiv Oslo | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 25 | −12 | 7 | |
| 11 | Konnerud | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 16 | −5 | 6 | |
| 12 | Ullern | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18 | −8 | 4 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 13 | KFUM Oslo 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 21 | −11 | 3 | |
| 14 | Nordstrand | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 17 | −11 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 april 2026. Source: NFF (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Group 2
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melhus | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 15 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Herd | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 13 | |
| 3 | Byåsen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 13 | |
| 4 | Kvik | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 14 | +2 | 12 | |
| 5 | Strindheim | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 15 | +1 | 11 | |
| 6 | Volda | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 10 | |
| 7 | Orkla | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | −2 | 10 | |
| 8 | Rosenborg 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 9 | |
| 9 | Molde 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 9 | |
| 10 | Nardo | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 7 | |
| 11 | Spjelkavik | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | −3 | 7 | |
| 12 | NTNUI | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 7 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 13 | Ranheim 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 20 | −3 | 5 | |
| 14 | Aalesund 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 29 | −18 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 april 2026. Source: NFF (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Group 3
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Os | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 13 | +15 | 18 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Askøy | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 14 | |
| 3 | Vard Haugesund | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 12 | +5 | 13 | |
| 4 | Sogndal 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 6 | +14 | 12 | |
| 5 | Djerv 1919 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 11 | |
| 6 | Brann 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 10 | |
| 7 | Fana | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 9 | |
| 8 | Førde | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 19 | −8 | 9 | |
| 9 | Åsane 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 6 | |
| 10 | Stord | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 19 | −4 | 6 | |
| 11 | Gneist | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 21 | −5 | 6 | |
| 12 | Austevoll | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 22 | −9 | 6 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 13 | Varegg | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | −6 | 4 | |
| 14 | Fyllingsdalen | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 24 | −16 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 april 2026. Source: NFF (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Group 4
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madla | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 7 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Viking 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 6 | |
| 3 | Våg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 | |
| 4 | Vindbjart | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 6 | |
| 5 | Hinna | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | |
| 6 | Mandalskameratene | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 4 | |
| 7 | Varhaug | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | |
| 8 | Fløy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 9 | Staal Jørpeland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| 10 | Stabæk 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 3 | |
| 11 | Brodd | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 3 | |
| 12 | Åkra | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 3 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 13 | Odd 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13 | −9 | 3 | |
| 14 | Haugesund 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 april 2026. Source: NFF (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Group 5
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alta | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 7 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Fauske/Sprint | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 7 | |
| 3 | Strømsgodset 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 | |
| 4 | Kongsvinger 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 | |
| 5 | Skedsmo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 6 | |
| 6 | Skjervøy | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |
| 7 | Ulfstind | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 4 | |
| 8 | Finnsnes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 4 | |
| 9 | Tromsø 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4 | |
| 10 | Harstad | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 3 | |
| 11 | Lillestrøm 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3 | |
| 12 | Fløya | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 2 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 13 | Skjetten | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 1 | |
| 14 | Bossekop | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | −9 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 april 2026. Source: NFF (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Group 6
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gjøvik-Lyn | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Sandefjord 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 9 | |
| 3 | Råde | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 | +14 | 6 | |
| 4 | Lyn 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 | |
| 5 | Lillehammer | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 6 | |
| 6 | Elverum | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 6 | |
| 7 | Drøbak-Frogn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| 8 | Rælingen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 4 | |
| 9 | Brumunddal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 3 | |
| 10 | Fram Larvik | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 3 | |
| 11 | Ørn Horten | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 1 | |
| 12 | Sarpsborg 08 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 1 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 13 | Oppsal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 | |
| 14 | Bjørkelangen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | −13 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 april 2026. Source: NFF (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored.
See also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ↑ Fotballforbund, Norges. "Se hovedterminlistene for 2026". fotball.no - Norges Fotballforbund (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2025-12-14.