The stadium was originally built by the sports club Lyn and was privately owned until the Norwegian Football Federation acquired a majority stake in 2007.
During the early 1990s, the stadium underwent a total reconstruction where the old running track was removed to move spectator stands closer to the pitch.
The site includes a hotel, Thon Hotel Ullevaal Stadion, which offers rooms with direct views overlooking the field.
Ullevaal has hosted the UEFA Women's Championship final on multiple occasions.
The stadium complex houses the headquarters for the Football Association of Norway.
Ullevaal Stadion serves as the official home ground for the Norway national football team and hosts the annual Norwegian Cup final. The venue has a seating capacity of approximately 28,000 spectators. Originally opened in 1926, the stadium has undergone multiple major renovations, most recently completing the current four-stand configuration in 1999. It functions as a multipurpose facility containing office spaces, a hotel, and retail stores integrated into the stadium complex. The pitch utilizes a hybrid grass surface designed to withstand the Nordic climate. It remains the largest football stadium in Norway and the primary site for significant international matches and domestic sporting events.
The main entrance plaza featuring the statues and the exterior facade of the main stand.
Check the schedule in advance, as the stadium is often restricted to ticket holders during match days or private events.
Visit the surrounding Sognsvann area if you have extra time, as it is a popular local spot for hiking and outdoor recreation located just north of the stadium.
Wear layers, as the open-air seating can become quite cold due to wind exposure even during the summer months.
Do not attempt to enter the pitch area or restricted office zones without authorized accreditation.
The stadium is closed to the public on match days unless you hold a valid event ticket.
Standard sportsmanship rules apply; no aggressive behavior or pyrotechnics are permitted inside the venue.
