Odd to Mark World Mental Health Day at Skagerak Arena
Odd Ballklubb's upcoming home match at Skagerak Arena will double as a campaign for World Mental Health Day, the club has announced. The fixture will put a spotlight on the values of belonging, safety, and trust. It is the latest example of the Skien club using its home ground as a platform for meaningful community engagement.
Mental Health in Focus at Skagerak Arena
Odd Ballklubb's next home fixture at Skagerak Arena is set to carry a message far beyond the final score. According to the club's own news pages, the upcoming match has been designated to mark World Mental Health Day, with the game positioned as an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of belonging, safety, and trust.
The initiative reflects a growing trend among Norwegian football clubs to use the platform of matchdays to engage with important social issues, and Odd have clearly embraced that responsibility ahead of their October home fixtures.
Belonging, Safety and Trust on the Agenda
The club's announcement specifically highlighted three themes — tilhørighet (belonging), trygghet (safety), and tillit (trust) — as the pillars of the awareness campaign. These values align closely with what a football community like Skagerak Arena represents at its best: a place where supporters from all backgrounds come together around a shared passion.
Full details of any in-stadium activities, dedications, or partner organisations involved in the initiative have yet to be confirmed publicly, but the club has made clear that the occasion will have a distinct character beyond a standard league fixture.
Three Crucial Home Games Remaining
The World Mental Health Day match falls within a run of three remaining home games at Skagerak Arena that could define Odd's season. After the Bryne fixture on 11 October, the home calendar continues with Strømmen on 18 October and concludes against Sandnes Ulf on 1 November.
Tickets for all remaining home fixtures are available now through the club's official website, with under-18s admitted free of charge and reduced prices on offer for seniors, students, and supporters with disabilities.
