Fredrikstad FK starts the 2026 preseason with an NM match on the first weekend in March. The team travels to Spain for two training camps and plays seven friendly matches before the league opener.

What's happening with the preseason?

Fredrikstad FK has a short preseason in 2026, with an NM match on the first weekend in March and the league opener in Eliteserien the following week. The players report back to the stadium on Monday, January 5, and start training for the NM quarterfinals against Sarpsborg 08.

Training camps in Spain

After three days of thorough testing in Fredrikstad, the team travels to Gran Canaria for the first training camp of the year. The stay on the sunny island lasts from January 8 to 22, and will be a pure training camp without matches.

Friendly matches before NM

The first match of the year will be on January 31 against Lillestrøm at LSK-Hallen. On February 4, we meet Jerv at the stadium, while on February 7, we will meet the Allsvenskan team Elfsborg in Borås. | Date | Opponent | Venue | | --- | --- | --- | | January 31 | Lillestrøm | LSK-Hallen | | February 4 | Jerv | Fredrikstad Stadium | | February 7 | Elfsborg | Borås Arena |

League standing and goals

Fredrikstad FK is in 8th place in Eliteserien with 42 points, 11 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses from 30 matches. The team has scored 38 goals and conceded 35 goals, with a goal difference of +3. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 8th place | | Points | 42 | | Wins | 11 | | Draws | 9 | | Losses | 10 | | Goals scored | 38 | | Goals conceded | 35 | | Goal difference | +3 | The team is 29 points behind leaders Viking. Fredrikstad FK is ready for the season and has ambitions to do well in both the NM and Eliteserien.