Arna-Bjørnar (W)

Arna-Bjørnar Fotball is a Norwegian football club from Arna, Bergen.

It was founded in late 2000 as a merger between the football branches from IL Bjørnar and Arna T&IL, and replaced Bjørnar IL in the league system from 2001. The women's team has played since then in the Toppserien apart from the 2005 season when it was in the 1.divisjon.

Prominent members of the women's team (2009) are goalkeepers Reidun Seth and Erika Skarbø, and Nigerian keeper Precious Dede brought in to cover while Skarbø recovers from a long-term wrist injury. Arna-Bjørnar has earned a reputation for developing young players and the squad includes the former and current Norway Under-19 captains, Maren Mjelde and Kristine Hegland, and prominent former Under-19 players Caroline Walde and Ingrid Ryland, both now Under-23 players, as well as senior international Madeleine Giske who played in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2007. The team has players in Norway's Under-17 team also.

Arna-Bjørnar's women's team is trained by Morten Kalvenes, brother of former Burnley player Christian Kalvenes.

In February 2011 the club had 13 players selected for Norway's international teams at senior level, Under-23, Under-19 and Under-17.

The men's team currently plays in the 4. divisjon. They last played in the Norwegian Football Cup in 2019, losing 6-1 to Brann in the first round.

Arna-Bjørnar (W) is a prominent women's football team based in Norway, representing the city of Bergen. Established in 1975, the club has developed a strong reputation for its competitive spirit and commitment to nurturing local talent. Competing in the top tiers of Norwegian women's football, Arna-Bjørnar (W) has consistently been a formidable presence in the Toppserien, Norway's premier women's league. The team is known for its technical style of play, passionate fan base, and dedication to developing young players. With a rich history and a focus on growth, Arna-Bjørnar (W) continues to strive for success both domestically and in European competitions.