Football in the Faroe Islands: watching the national team at Tórsvøllur
How to watch a Faroe Islands national team match in Tórshavn: Tórsvøllur stadium, where to buy tickets and the wins that made this team famous.
The Faroe Islands are one of the smallest countries in European football and, even so, they have their own national team, recognised by FIFA and UEFA. Watching a home match is a very special experience: a small stadium by the sea, with the whole country following.
The stadium: Tórsvøllur
- Where: in Tórshavn, the capital.
- Capacity: about 6,000 people, all seated.
- Opened in 1999. The natural grass was replaced with an artificial pitch in 2012.
- It will also be one of the venues for the 2027 Island Games, held in the Faroe Islands.
How to get tickets
- Check the fixture list on the association’s website, fsf.fo. The national team plays at home during the international windows of the Nations League and the qualifiers.
- Buy tickets through the association’s official channels.
- Book accommodation in Tórshavn early: on international match days the town fills up.
Wins people remember
- 1990, against Austria (1-0): in their first official match, a win that made headlines across Europe. It was played in Sweden because the islands did not yet have an approved grass pitch.
- 2014 and 2015, against Greece: they won in Greece (0-1) and in Tórshavn (2-1), only ten years after Greece had become European champions.
A trip plan with football
Combine the match with the best of the area around Tórshavn: the old quarter of Tinganes, a trip to Kirkjubøur or a boat over to Nólsoy. If you come in autumn, bear in mind that the days are shorter and the weather more changeable.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Faroe Islands national team play?
At Tórsvøllur, the national stadium, in Tórshavn. It holds about 6,000 people and has an artificial pitch.
Where can you buy tickets?
On the official website of the Faroese football association (fsf.fo). Avoid resale websites: they usually charge much more than the official price.
Are the Faroe Islands members of FIFA and UEFA?
Yes. Although they are part of the Kingdom of Denmark, they have their own association and play World Cup, European Championship and Nations League qualifiers with their own national team.