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Bodø/Glimt

Bodø/Glimt is a Norwegian professional football club based in Bodø, Nordland.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Bodø/Glimt is a Norwegian professional football club based in Bodø, Nordland, founded on 19 September 1916. It plays in Eliteserien, Norway’s top division, and has become one of the country’s most successful clubs in the 2020s.

What it is

Bodø/Glimt is a professional football club from Bodø, Norway. It competes in Eliteserien and plays home matches at Aspmyra Stadion. The club has won four Norwegian league titles (2020, 2021, 2023, 2024) and three Norwegian Cup titles (1975, 1993, 2026).

Key details

The club was founded on 19 September 1916 and originally used the name Glimt. It developed into a leading club in northern Norway and later became a regular contender in Norwegian top-flight football. Bodø/Glimt has also competed in UEFA club competitions, gaining wider international attention.

Why it matters

Bodø/Glimt’s recent domestic success—winning four league titles in five seasons—marks a significant rise for a club from northern Norway. Its European appearances have also raised the profile of Norwegian football internationally.

In short

  • Bodø/Glimt is a Norwegian football club founded in 1916.
  • It plays in Eliteserien and has won four league titles (2020, 2021, 2023, 2024).
  • The club has also won the Norwegian Cup three times.
  • Home matches are played at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø.

Quick questions

What is Bodø/Glimt?
Bodø/Glimt is a Norwegian professional football club based in Bodø, Nordland.
How many league titles has Bodø/Glimt won?
Bodø/Glimt has won four Norwegian league titles.
Where does Bodø/Glimt play home matches?
The club’s home ground is Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FK_Bod%C3%B8/Glimt
    Supports: Club identity, location, founding date, league, and honours.
  2. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0278-15d54c7c5e64-6fb8517acf70-1000--club-facts-bodo-glimt/
    Supports: Founded in 1916 and UEFA club facts.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.com/fk-bodoglimt/startseite/verein/501
    Supports: Official club name, founding date, and address in Bodø.
  4. Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/know-bod-glimt-tiny-norwegian-204819964.html
    Supports: Recent European profile and stadium context.