The 1972 season was the 67th season of competitive football in Norway.

Viking FK won the title on goal difference with Fredrikstad FK finishing runners-up, while Jan Erik Osland's goal gave SK Brann a 1–0 win over Rosenborg BK in the Norwegian cup final.

Men's football League season Promotion and relegation LeaguePromoted to leagueRelegated from league1. divisjon Mjøndalen Skeid Mjølner Frigg2. divisjonBrumunddal Bryne Clausenengen Florvåg Moss Sandefjord BK Vålerengen Verdal Drafn Aurskog Eidsvold Turn Svolvær

1. divisjon

Viking FK won the championship, their second league title.

2. divisjon

Group A

Group B

District IX–X

District XI

3. divisjon

Norwegian Cup

Final Source:

UEFA competitions European Cup

First round

European Cup Winners' Cup

First round

UEFA Cup

First round

Second round

National team

Results Source:

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