Multiple fans collapsed through a section of temporary seating at a Norwegian football stadium on November 9, 2026, during an Eliteserien match between Tromsø IL and Bodø/Glimt at Romssa Arena in Tromsø.
The incident occurred in the 41st minute when part of the away supporters' section gave way, causing approximately four fans to fall through a hole in the floor. One person sustained severe injuries requiring hospitalization. The collapse prompted Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin to alert the referee, leading to a nearly 50-minute match suspension.
Away supporters were evacuated from the affected section and subsequently relocated to another area of the stadium before play resumed. Police announced they would conduct criminal investigations into the incident. Tromsø manager William Frantzen characterized the event as serious and announced internal investigations.
The collapse represents the latest in a series of structural failures at Norwegian football stadiums during the 2026 season. In August 2026, a barrier collapsed at Fredrikstad during a match against Sandefjord when approximately 30 supporters were celebrating a goal, resulting in at least one supporter sustaining a broken bone.
Norsk Supporterallianse, Norway's supporter alliance, issued a sharp response to the Tromsø incident, calling it "a scandal" and demanding that Norwegian football authorities and clubs ensure safe conditions for all spectators, including away supporters. The organization called for a ban on temporary stadium seating in top-flight Norwegian football, arguing that provisional tribunes pose unacceptable safety risks.
Ole Kristian Sandvik, spokesperson for Norsk Supporterallianse, stated: "It is a scandal. It should be safe to attend Norwegian matches. When the tribune physically does not hold, that is a major scandal." The alliance emphasized that both the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) and individual clubs must take stadium safety seriously and provide adequate facilities for visiting supporters.
The recurring nature of these structural failures has raised concerns about stadium maintenance standards and safety protocols across Norwegian professional football. Authorities have indicated that comprehensive reviews of stadium infrastructure and safety measures will be conducted.