The tournament was open for all members of NFF, except those from Northern Norway.
Viking was the defending champions, but was eliminated by the second-tier team Freidig in the fourth round.
The final was contested by the eleven-time former winners Odd and the second-tier team Rosenborg who made their debut in the Norwegian Cup final.
This year's final needed a rematch to decide a winner, as the first match ended with a 3–3 draw.
The result after full time in the second match was 1–1, but after extra time Rosenborg had won 3-2 and could celebrate the clubs first Norwegian Cup trophy.