Molde Visit Intility Arena as Vålerenga Close Out Blockbuster August
Vålerenga host Molde at Intility Arena on Sunday 30 August in Eliteserien Round 19, bringing the curtain down on a packed month of home football in Oslo. The clash follows a sold-out defeat to Bodø/Glimt and a cup tie against Christiania BK, and kicks off on the arena's brand-new artificial surface.
Molde Head to Oslo in Eliteserien Round 19
Intility Arena hosts Vålerenga against Molde in Eliteserien Round 19 on Sunday, 30 August, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 local time. The match rounds off what the stadium has billed as a blockbuster August at home, following the earlier visit of league rivals Bodø/Glimt earlier this month.
Vålerenga come into the fixture sitting eleventh in the Eliteserien table after 17 matches, with six wins, three draws and eight losses. With the season entering its decisive autumn phase, points against a strong Molde side are at a premium.
A Month That Defined the Home Season
The Molde fixture caps a remarkable run of home matches at Intility Arena. The stadium sold out completely for the Bodø/Glimt visit on 8 August — all 16,556 seats were filled — though Vålerenga fell to a 2–1 defeat on the day. The cup tie against Christiania BK on 23 August provided additional action on home turf before attention turned firmly to Sunday's league clash.
The arena has also showcased its new artificial surface this month, a brand-new pitch installed ahead of the second half of the season as part of a significant infrastructure upgrade at the ground.
What to Expect on Matchday
Tickets for Sunday's match are on sale via the club's official ticketing platform, with discounts available for students, seniors, military personnel and children up to 12 years of age. Children aged four and under are admitted free when seated on a parent's lap.
Molde supporters are directed to the designated away section in fields 201 and 202. The Østblokka and Oslo Taxi Tribune remain exclusively for Vålerenga fans. As always at Intility Arena, the venue operates a strict no-smoking and no-re-entry policy, and intoxicated persons will be refused entry.
An Autumn Full of Big Names
With Molde dealt with, Intility Arena's fixture list remains packed. Fredrikstad, Brann and Rosenborg are all still to visit Oslo before the Eliteserien season concludes, with Rosenborg pencilled in for a 6 December showdown. Vålerenga Women also have Toppserien fixtures at the arena, including home games against Hønefoss W and Rosenborg W.
With a gleaming new surface and a string of top-flight opponents on the horizon, the stadium is firmly established as one of the focal points of the Norwegian football autumn.
