The 2026 season was Molde's 19th consecutive year in Eliteserien, and their 50th season in the top flight of Norwegian football.
On 21 December, Molde announced the appointment of Sindre Tjelmeland as their new Head Coach, with Tjelmeland signing a Four-Year contract commencing on 24 May 2026 once his contract as Lech Poznaà Â's Assistant Coach expires. In the same statement, Molde announced that Martin Falk would be their new Assistant Coach, with Falk being Interim Head Coach until Tjelmeland joins the club.
On 10 January, Molde announced the signing of Fredrik Kristensen Dahl from Strømsgodset, on a contract until the end of the 2028 season.
On 15 January, Molde announced the signing of Sivert Sira Hansen from Start, on a contract until the end of the 2029 season.
On 20 January, Molde announced the signing of Mads Kikkenborg from Anderlecht, on a contract until the end of the 2028 season. Later the same day, Molde announced that Alwande Roaldsøy had left the club in order to sign for Sparta Rotterdam.
On 23 January, Molde announced the signing of Viktor Bender from Odense Boldklub, on a contract until the end of the 2027 season.
On 9 February, Molde announced the signing of Andreas Tveiten from BrattvÃÂ¥g to a three-year contract, whilst also loaning him back to BrattvÃÂ¥g for the first half of the season.
On 27 February, Molde announced the signing of Trent Koné-Doherty from Liverpool on a contract until the end of 2029.
On 2 March, Molde announced the signing of Vebjørn Hoff from Lillestrøm on a contract until the end of 2026.
On 4 March, Molde announced that Emil Breivik would be the clubs new captain, with Eirik Haugan, Fredrik Gulbrandsen and Mats Møller Dæhli would acting as vice captains. Later the same day, Molde announced the permanent signing of Jalal Abdullai, who'd spent the previous season on loan with the club, from Elfsborg on a contract until the end of 2029.
On 7 March, Magnus Fjørtoft Løvik extended his contract until the end of the season, and joined Træff on loan for the season.
On 10 March, Molde announced that Daniel Daga would not be part of any future match squads whilst his legal case was on going.
On 18 March, Emil Breivik extended his contract with Molde until the end of the 2029 season.
On 30 March, Molde announced that Kristian Eriksen had left the club to sign for Brann.
On 31 March, Eirik Haugan extended his contract with Molde until the end of the 2029 season.
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