The season began on 25 March 2012 for Tippeligaen, with 1. divisjon started 9 April 2012.

[17] 23 March 2012: In the opening match of Tippeligaen, Molde wins 2–1 at home against Strømsgodset.

[18] 25 March 2012: Sogndal beats Odd Grenland 4–0, and is on top of the table for the first time in history.

1 April 2012: In Haugesund's 2–0 win against Molde, Alexander Søderlund's goal was never across the line and the debate about goal-line technology is again raised.

[19] In the opening match of Adeccoligaen, the two teams relegated from Tippeligaen, Start and Sarpsborg 08 draws 4–4.