Viking from Stavanger, nine-time Norwegian champions, is the last hurdle for Dinamo on the road to the Champions League. The match is scheduled for August 18 at Maksimir, and tickets are already on sale.
GNK Dinamo has reached the final step towards the Champions League. In the play-off, on August 18, 2026, at Maksimir Stadium, the Blues will host Norwegian side Viking FK, a club that last season ended Bodo/Glimt's dominance and, after a 34-year wait, clinched the league title.
"Let's go for the Champions League together! 💙✨", Dinamo said on their official Twitter profile, alongside details on ticket sales. "We know what's next 🙌💙", read another club post, featuring a photo of Luka Stanzl.
Viking hail from Stavanger, a city in southwestern Norway that serves as the hub of the country's oil industry and one of the wealthiest parts of the nation. The club was founded back in 1899, and in its entire history, it has spent only three seasons outside the top flight of Norwegian football.
They have been Norwegian champions nine times and have lifted the national Cup six times. Their most successful period came between 1972 and 1975, when they won four consecutive titles. Their last championship before last season's triumph dated back to 1991, after which came a long journey that included relegation to the second tier and a subsequent rise back.
Viking also boast a major European scalp in their history. In 2002, they knocked out London's Chelsea in the UEFA Cup. After a 2-1 loss in London, they won the return leg in Stavanger convincingly, 4-2, to progress. That feat is still talked about in Norwegian football to this day.
Last season, everything fell into place. Viking won the league title, sparking massive celebrations in Stavanger and across the Rogaland region. This season, they continue to perform well, after 17 rounds, Bodo/Glimt have a one-point lead, but Viking have a game in hand and a chance to return to the top.
Dinamo have released all the details regarding ticket sales for the match, which takes place on Tuesday, August 18, at 9 PM. The member pre-sale began on Wednesday, August 12 at 11 AM and runs until Thursday, August 13 at 11:59 PM. General sale starts on Friday, August 14 at 11 AM and continues until matchday at 9:45 PM. All tickets are sold exclusively online via the club's official website.
Prices for the West lower tier are €23 for members and €28 for other fans. The West upper tier is available at €18 for members and €23 for others. The North lower tier, reserved exclusively for members, costs €12. Season tickets are valid for this match, but the free member ticket benefit does not apply.
Season ticket holders who cannot attend can transfer their seats through the online service until Tuesday, August 18 at 12 PM. The club asks fans to use the QR code display feature when entering the stadium to speed up passage through the checkpoints.
