Norwegian clubs Bodø/Glimt and Viking compete in Champions League

Norwegian football is experiencing a significant presence in the Champions League, with Bodø/Glimt and Viking both competing in the league phase. This marks the first time in over 25 years that two Norwegian clubs have participated in the tournament simultaneously.

Bodø/Glimt has secured notable results, including a 1–0 victory against Borussia Dortmund at Aspmyra and a recent loss to Napoli. Viking, who qualified as the 2025 Eliteserien champions, secured a 3–3 draw against Bayern München after leading 2–0 at halftime, despite an earlier 3–1 loss to Stuttgart.

A Norstat poll conducted for NRK indicates varying levels of domestic support for the two clubs. Bodø/Glimt holds 35 percent of the support, while Viking holds 10 percent. Support for Viking is highest in Western Norway, where 26 percent favor the club compared to 25 percent for Glimt.