The Norwegian Second Division () is the third highest level of women's football in Norway. It consists of 24 teams divided into two groups of 12 teams. The two group winners are promoted to the Norwegian First Division. The bottom two teams in each group are relegated to the Norwegian Third Division.
Reserve teams of Toppserien clubs can play in the Second Division but are ineligible for promotion to the First Division. Reserve teams of First Division clubs can not play in the Second Division.
History In June 2021, the Norwegian Football Federation decided to restructure the league. The 2023 season saw a reduction from 80 to 28 teams, and from eight to two groups.
In March 2024, it was decided to restructure the league again. The 2024 season consisted of 30 teams divided into three groups, while the following seasons would consist of 24 teams divided into two groups.
List of promoted teams SeasonPromoted team(s)2012 Kaupanger, Lyn2013 Urædd, Øvrevoll Hosle2014 Byåsen, Haugar2015 Fløya, Raufoss2016 Bossekop, KIL/Hemne2017 Kaupanger, Nanset2018 Hønefoss, Snøgg2019 KIL/Hemne2021 AaFK Fortuna, Grand Bodø2022 Fyllingsdalen, Grei2023 Viking, Odd2024 Start, HamKam, Molde
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