Brann Come to Town as Molde's Fjordside Fortress Fires Up
Aker Stadium hosts one of Eliteserien's most anticipated summer fixtures as Molde FK face Brann on Saturday 18 July. The hosts carry a dominant home record against their visitors, and a near-capacity crowd is expected at the iconic fjordside ground.
Eliteserien Showdown at the Fjordside
Molde FK welcome Brann to Aker Stadium on Saturday 18 July 2026, with kick-off set for 18:00. The match is Round 14 of the Eliteserien season, and it comes at a pivotal moment for both clubs.
Historical head-to-head records heavily favour the hosts, with Molde holding eight wins against Brann's solitary victory in their mutual meetings at the ground.
A Stadium Ready for the Occasion
Aker Stadium, opened on 18 April 1998 and designed by architect Kjell Kosberg, holds up to 11,249 spectators and sits in one of the most scenic settings in Norwegian football — right on the edge of the Molde fjord.
The surface, an artificial turf installed in 2014, has proved its worth across all weather conditions and all seasons. Tickets for the Brann clash are available through the official Molde FK ticketing platform.
A Packed Summer Ahead at Aker
Saturday's league fixture is just one chapter in a demanding summer schedule for the stadium. Molde currently sit fifth in Eliteserien on 20 points after 13 rounds, having drawn 2–2 away to Aalesund in their last outing on 11 July.
Aker Stadium will next host Eliteserien football on 2 August when Sarpsborg 08 visit, followed by Tromsø on 16 August. The women's side, Molde W, also use the stadium as their home ground, with a Toppserien fixture against LSK Kvinner W pencilled in for 22 August.
With heavyweight clashes against Bodø/Glimt and Viking still to come before the season closes in December, Aker Stadium faces a schedule worthy of its reputation as one of Norway's finest football arenas.
