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Rosenborg BK struggles in Eliteserien after poor opening to 2026 season
- Norwegian powerhouse Rosenborg BK has fallen into the Eliteserien relegation zone following a difficult start to the season.
- The 26-time national champions sit 15th in the table with nine points and a -9 goal difference from their opening 11 matches.
- This poor form represents a significant challenge for one of Scandinavia's most decorated clubs, which has spent only one season outside the top flight since 1967.
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Conclusion
In the Eliteserien standings snapshot on 2026-06-02, Rosenborg BK is ranked 15th (second-to-last) with 9 points in 11 matches (2 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses, and a goal difference of -9). Their only wins of the season came against Lillestrøm (2-0 on May 10) and Sarpsborg 08 (2-1 on April 12). Rosenborg has spent 47 consecutive seasons in the top flight, with only one season outside the top tier since joining in 1967.