1956–57 Norwegian Main League

The 1956–57 Hovedserien was the 13th completed season of top division football in Norway.

Overview
It was contested by 16 teams, and Fredrikstad won the championship, their seventh league title. Sarpsborg FK was one of three teams to have appeared in all 12 completed editions of the top division, but was relegated at the end of the season.

Teams and locations

 * Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.

Championship final

 * Fredrikstad 6–1 Odd