Ullevaal Stadion, with a capacity of 26,800 spectators, will host the cup final between Bodø/Glimt and Brann. Bodø/Glimt receives 6,700 tickets, Brann 8,550, and 2,500 tickets are put on free sale, according to the Norwegian Football Federation. An additional 1,900 tickets go to football districts and other clubs, while 2,200 seats are sold through Klubb Ullevaal. Marius Hansen Grøtta from Malmefjorden has been appointed to referee the final, with assistants Erland Hareland and Jim Andre Dyb. Grøtta, who made his Eliteserien debut in 2020 and has refereed over 100 top-level matches, said: "This is very big. Experiencing a cup final is as big for us referees as for the players." Referee chief Terje Hauge praised Grøtta's development from referee to match leader.
The same weekend, Holmenkollstafetten expects a record 80,000 participants, a Marcus and Martinus concert takes place at Unity Arena, and the tourist season and confirmation weekend add to the crowds. Aftenposten reports this appears to be Oslo's busiest Saturday in 2026. City councilor Eirik Lae Solberg said he is not worried and encourages everyone to take part in public life. Ruter is adding extra departures for cup final returners and extra subway trains to Holmenkollen, while Sporveien provides extra security at subway stations with police involvement. Tord Baklund, marketer at Visit Oslo, said there is room for both events and recommended visitors check hotels outside the Oslo basin. A quick search on booking.com shows 86% of hotel rooms are already booked, but rooms remain available on other platforms. Communications manager at Scandic Hotels Norway, Lars Vestad, said they expect high activity but do not disclose occupancy.
Marius has worked hard over many years as a talent, has made it to Eliteserien, become a FIFA referee and established himself in top football. He is extremely goal-oriented, has put in hard work over several years, and developed from referee to match leader.