About Odds BK

Odds BK is one of the oldest football clubs in Norway and has an important place in the country’s football history. Founded in 1894 in the city of Skien, the club is commonly known simply as Odd. It was one of the founding members of the Norwegian Football Association and has spent many seasons competing in the top divisions of Norwegian football. The team plays its home matches at Skagerak Arena and is recognized for its traditional black-and-white colors.

Odd became especially famous for its success in the Norwegian Football Cup, where the club won numerous titles during the early decades of Norwegian football. For many years, Odd held the record for the most Norwegian Cup victories, which helped establish the club as one of the country’s historic football powers. Although league titles have been harder to achieve, the club has regularly competed at a high level and has occasionally qualified for European competitions.

In modern Norwegian football, Odd is respected for its stability, youth development, and strong connection to the local community in Skien. The club has produced several talented players and has remained competitive despite facing financially stronger rivals such as Rosenborg, Molde, and Bodø/Glimt. Supporters value the club’s long traditions and its role as one of Norway’s classic football institutions.