The 1988 1. divisjon was the 44th completed season of top division football in Norway.

22 games were played with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws.

Bryne, Start, and Ham-Kam competed in the play-offs.

Start won and Bryne were relegated to 2. divisjon.

Source: nifs.noNotes:2: Team played last season in 2. divisjon.