Odd Host Arendal in Friendly at Skagerak Arena Ahead of Autumn Push
Odd's Ballklubb used Skagerak Arena as the venue for a pre-season friendly against Arendal Fotball on 18 July, with the club looking to maintain sharpness during the mid-season break. The match comes as Odd sit fifth in the 1. Division, with their next competitive home game against Åsane on 2 August. The friendly gave supporters another chance to watch the team on home turf before the autumn campaign kicks off.
A Pre-Season Warm-Up on Home Turf
Before the second half of the 1. Division season gets under way, Odd's Ballklubb hosted a pre-season friendly against Arendal Fotball at Skagerak Arena on Saturday 18 July. The match offered the squad a timely opportunity to sharpen up on familiar ground ahead of the autumn campaign.
Friendlies at Skagerak Arena give supporters a chance to see the team in action at a lower stakes level, and the fixture against Arendal was no exception — a welcome occasion for fans to return to Falkum during the mid-season break.
Keeping the Squad Sharp
With Odd currently sitting fifth in the 1. Division on 24 points, the coaching staff will have been keen to use the Arendal fixture to maintain fitness and test tactical options. The break between competitive rounds is a critical period for any side with promotion ambitions, making home friendly matches at Skagerak Arena an important part of the preparation calendar.
What's Next at Skagerak Arena
The next competitive home fixture at Skagerak Arena is scheduled for 2 August 2026, when Åsane visit Skien in the 1. Division. Further home matches follow against Kongsvinger on 26 August and Egersund on 20 September, giving supporters plenty to look forward to throughout the autumn.
Full details of all upcoming matches and events can be found on the official Skagerak Arena fixtures page.
