About IK Start

IK Start is a professional football club from Kristiansand in southern Norway and is one of the traditional names in Norwegian football. The club was founded in 1905 and has built a long history as a key part of sports culture in the region. IK Start plays its home matches at Sparebanken Sør Arena and is known for its yellow and black colours, as well as a strong local supporter base.

The club experienced its biggest successes in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when it won the Norwegian league title in 1978 and 1980. During this period, Start also competed in European tournaments and regularly challenged the strongest teams in Norway. Over time, the club has moved between divisions but has remained a recognizable name in national football, with a history that includes both top-level success and rebuilding phases.

In modern years, IK Start has gone through financial difficulties, relegations, and promotions, but has continued to fight its way back to the top level. The club has strong community support in Kristiansand and is known for developing players and maintaining its identity despite ups and downs. Today, Start continues to compete in Norwegian football with the ambition of returning to consistent success in the Eliteserien.