Viking FK is a football club based in Stavanger, Norway. It was founded in 1899. The club plays at Lyse Arena (15,900 capacity).

Viking Fotballklubb , commonly known as Viking or Viking Stavanger internationally, is a Norwegian professional football club from the city of Stavanger . The club was founded in 1899. It is one of the most successful clubs in Norwegian football, having won 9 Norwegian top division titles, most recently in 2025 , and 6 domestic Norwegian Cup titles, most recently in 2019 . The club has played more top-flight league games than any other club in Norway. [ 1 ] It has played in the top division since the league was established, except for the years 1966–67, 1987–88 and 2018. [ 2 ] Notable European successes include knocking English side Chelsea out of the UEFA Cup during the 2002–03 season , knocking out Sporting CP from the same tournament in 1999–2000 , and qualifying for the group stages of the 2005–06 UEFA Cup .


Club information
  • Full name: Viking FK
  • League: Eliteserien (Norway)
  • Division level: 1
  • Founded: 1899
  • City: Stavanger
  • Manager: Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim & Morten Jensen
  • League titles: 9
  • Avg. attendance: 15821
Current stadium
Lyse Arena
Lyse Arena

City: Stavanger

Capacity: 15900

Built: 2004

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Viking FK from?

Viking FK is based in Stavanger, Norway.

What stadium does Viking FK play at?

Viking FK plays at Lyse Arena. Its capacity is 15,900.

When was Viking FK founded?

Viking FK was founded in 1899.

How many league titles has Viking FK won?

Viking FK has won 9 domestic league titles.


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