The season started on 6 April 2024 and will end on 26 October 2024, not including play-off matches.
[1][2] Last season, Egersund, Lyn, and Levanger were promoted to the 2024 Norwegian First Division, while Træff, Fram Larvik, Aalesund 2, Bærum, Strømsgodset 2, and Ullern were relegated to the 2024 Norwegian Third Division.
[citation needed] Hødd, Jerv, and Skeid were relegated from the 2023 Norwegian First Division, while Lysekloster, Eidsvold Turn, Viking 2, Eik Tønsberg, Strindheim, and Follo were promoted from the 2023 Norwegian Third Division.
[citation needed] The following 14 clubs compete in group 1:[3][4]
The teams who finish in second place in their respective group qualify for the promotion play-offs, where they face each other over two legs.