1982 Norwegian First Division
The 1982 1. divisjon was the 38th completed season of top division football in Norway.
Overview
22 games were played with 2 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Number eleven and twelve were relegated. The winners of the two groups of the 2. divisjon were promoted, as well as the winner of a series of play-off matches between number ten in the First Division and the two second-placed teams in the two groups of the 2. divisjon.Viking won the championship, their seventh title.
Teams and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | |
| Bryne | 7 | Bryne | Bryne Stadion |
| Fredrikstad | 33 | Fredrikstad | [Old Fredrikstad (town)|Fredrikstad Stadion|Fredrikstad Stadion] |
| Hamarkameratene | 11 | Hamar | Briskeby |
| Lillestrøm | 19 | Lillestrøm | Åråsen Stadion |
| Mjøndalen | 13 | Mjøndalen | Nedre Eiker Stadion |
| Molde | 9 | Molde | Molde Stadion |
| Moss | 9 | Moss | Melløs Stadion |
| Rosenborg | 19 | Trondheim | Lerkendal Stadion |
| Sogndal | 1 | Sogndalsfjøra | Fosshaugane |
| Start | 15 | Kristiansand | Kristiansand Stadion |
| Vålerengen | 27 | Oslo | Bislett Stadion |
| Viking | 35 | Stavanger | Stavanger Stadion |
League table
Relegation play-offs
The qualification play-off matches were contested between Fredrikstad, Eik, and Steinkjer. Eik won both their games and were promoted to the 1. divisjon.;Results
- Fredrikstad 2–3 Eik
- Steinkjer 1–3 Fredrikstad
- Eik 2–1 Steinkjer