List of Eliteserien clubs
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The following is a list of clubs who have played in the top flight of Norwegian football since its establishment in 1937. All statistics here refer to time in the Norwegian top flight only, with the exception of 'Most Recent Finish' (which refers to all levels of play) and 'Last Promotion' (which refers to the club's last promotion from the second tier of Norwegian football). Eliteserien teams playing in the 2026 season are indicated in bold. Clubs labeled as "defunct" may be fully dissolved, or simply no longer active in football at a senior men's level.
As of the 2026 season, a total of 131 teams have played in the Norwegian top flight, including the abandoned 1939–40 season.
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As of the start of the 2026 season
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Current Eliteserien teams are in bold. Defunct clubs are in italics.
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