The 1988 season of the 1. divisjon, the highest women's football (soccer) league in Norway, began on 30 April 1988 and ended on 9 October 1988. 18 games were played with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Number nine and ten were relegated, while two teams from the Second Division were promoted through a playoff round. Asker won the league, losing only one game.