The club was founded as Halsen Ballklubb on 22 October 1933, and today it has sections for association football and handball.
The men's football team currently plays in 3. divisjon, the fourth tier of the Norwegian football league system.
In 1948, the club changed its name to the current Halsen Idrettsforening.
The men's football team currently plays in 4. divisjon, the fifth tier of the Norwegian football league system.
[2] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.