The Viking Row is a football chant, consisting of an exaggerated row movement in unison combined with the shouting of the Norwegian word for row (ro) that is repeated after a drum beat. The chant is designed to reflect the rowing of a Viking ship and is similar to the Viking Thunder Clap.

The chant became prominent during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Norwegian supporters performed the chant in a variety of settings.^[1][2][3] One of the more notable gatherings was when the Norwegian fans took over Times Square in New York while performing the chant. ^[4][5]

Martin Ødegaard led a celebratory chant after defeating Senegal where the Norwegian national football team joined the supporters in performing the chant. ^[6]

The chant is being performed by several Norwegian institutions such as the Storting collectively rowing with the entire Norwegian parliament^[7] and Sagastad filling the entire deck of the Myklebust ship^[8]

In June 2026 over 15,000 people gathered in Karl Johan outside of the Norwegian palace in Oslo to perform the chant led by Petter Northug. ^[9]

Google included a Viking row animation on the search page for "Viking Row".

The row chant was made by Ole Frøystad known as "MrRowRow" who pitched the idea to the Norwegian supporter club.^[10]