2005 in Norwegian football

Molde FK had to play two qualification matches against Moss from the 1. divisjon.

Molde won the qualification matches and maintained their position in Tippeligaen.

The season ended on a sad note as Fredrikstad's Dagfinn Enerly got a serious neck injury in the last round match against Start.

Molde beat Lillestrøm 4–2 (after extra time) in the final held November 6 at Ullevaal Stadion.

Kolbotn won the league in front of Team Strømmen and Fløya.