Last Updated on October 23, 2026
Summary✨
- The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 starts on October 26, featuring 32 matches and 8 teams.
- This season introduces DRS, and the ICC recognizes the NPL as an official event, ensuring better decision-making.
- Ticket prices range from Rs 500 for league matches to Rs 2,000 for the final, with a seasonal pass available for Rs 15,000.
- Fans can watch live matches on Himalaya TV and stream via NetTV, accessible to global audiences.
- The Grand Finale is scheduled for November 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM NST, concluding the league’s thrilling third season.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has released the full schedule for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) T20 cricket competition starting on November 21, 2026. The T20 domestic cricket has ushered in a golden era for the sport in Nepal and established a name for Nepali cricket in foreign markets. This year, NPL season 3 will be bigger and grander, with more excitement under floodlights, and DRS introduced for the first time ever in Nepal. Let’s check out all the NPL 2025 fixtures’ dates, times, ticket prices, final match day, etc.
Table of contents
- Nepal Premier League NPL Season 3 2026 Highlights
- Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 Teams
- Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 Schedules
- Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 Grand Finale
- Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 Ticket price
- Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 ticket on eSewa
- Watch NPL Season 3 cricket on Himalaya TV and NetTV
- Some facts to know about the NPL 2026 season 3:
Nepal Premier League NPL Season 3 2026 Highlights
- DRS: NPL 2026 introduces the Decision Review System (DRS) for the first time in NPL. The system is expected to further improve umpire decisions and ensure fair decision-making.
- ICC recognition: NPL has been recognized by the ICC as an official event, which gives it more legitimacy and direct supervision, and benefits from the governing body.
- Opening Match: Defending champions Lumbini Lions battle Sudurpashchim Royals for Match 1 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM NST.
- Daily Match Time: When there are two matches, the time slots are allocated between 12:30 PM NST for day matches and 5:00 PM NST for evening matches.
- Playoff Stage: The Qualifier 1 is scheduled for November 17, the Eliminator on 18 November, and the Qualifier 2 on 19 November. The Grand Finale is on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
- Broadcast: NPL season 3 2026 airs live on Himalaya TV while NetTV streams the matches live online for Nepal and global audiences.
- Ticketing: NPL 2026 Tickets are available on eSewa, with prices ranging from Rs 500 for league matches to Rs 1000 for the knockouts.
Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 Teams
There are 8 different teams participating in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026:
- Lumbini Lions (Defending Champion)
- Biratnagar Kings
- Janakpur Bolts
- Karnali Yaks
- Kathmandu Gurkhas
- Pokhara Avengers
- Sudurpaschim Royals
- Chitwan Rhinos
Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 Schedules
NPL 2026 (season 3) begins on October 26 at 5:00 PM Nepali standard time (UTC+5:45). In total, there are 32 matches to conclude on November 21. Each team plays 7 matches during the league, and all the matches will take place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Check out the NPL 2026 schedule below:
| S.N. | Date | NPL 2026 Fixture | Time (NST) |
| 1 | 26-Oct-26 | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 17:00 |
| 2 | 27-Oct-26 | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 |
| 3 | 27-Oct-26 | Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 4 | 28-Oct-26 | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 5 | 29-Oct-26 | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 12:30 |
| 6 | 29-Oct-26 | Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 7 | 31-Oct-26 | Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 |
| 8 | 31-Oct-26 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 9 | 1-Nov-26 | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 10 | 2-Nov-26 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 |
| 11 | 2-Nov-26 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 12 | 3-Nov-26 | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 |
| 13 | 3-Nov-26 | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 14 | 5-Nov-26 | Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 |
| 15 | 5-Nov-26 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Biratnagar Kings | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 16 | 6-Nov-26 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 |
| 17 | 6-Nov-26 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 18 | 7-Nov-26 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 19 | 9-Nov-26 | Pokhara Avengers vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 |
| 20 | 9-Nov-26 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 21 | 10-Nov-26 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 22 | 12-Nov-26 | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | 12:30 |
| 23 | 12-Nov-26 | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 24 | 13-Nov-26 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 12:30 |
| 25 | 13-Nov-26 | Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 26 | 14-Nov-26 | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 27 | 15-Nov-26 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 |
| 28 | 15-Nov-26 | Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 17:00 (D/N) |
| 29 | 17-Nov-26 | Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | 17:00 |
| 30 | 18-Nov-26 | Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | 17:00 |
| 31 | 19-Nov-26 | Qualifier 2 (Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator) | 17:00 |
| 32 | 21-Nov-26 | Grand Finale (Final) | 17:00 |
🏏How to watch NPL 2026 (Season 3) Live?
Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 Grand Finale
Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 final takes place on November 21, 2026. The final fixture is played between the winners of Qualifiers 1 and 2. The match will start at 05:00 PM.
| Day | Final fixture | Time |
| 21-Nov-26 | Winner (Qualifier 1) vs Winner (Qualifier 2) | 17:00 (NST) |
Counting all the league, playoff, and final fixtures, NPL will have a total of 32 matches across a 21-match-day period.
Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 Ticket price
CAN has fixed the ticket price structures for the NPL 2026 matches. Digital wallet eSewa, its ticketing partner, announced the ticket cost on October 23. As announced, you can purchase tickets for the entire season and per match in General and Premium ticket categories.
Individual tickets cost Rs 500 for the general category and Rs 1,000 for Premium ticket for league matches. For the Eliminator and the Final, the general category ticket price is Rs 1,000, while the premium ticket is set at Rs 2,000.
The entire NPL seasonal pass ticket costs you Rs 15,000. If you don’t want to bother with buying tickets for individual matches, you can buy the entire season pass at once.
| NPL 2026 Tickets | General | Premium |
| League Matches | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 |
| Playoffs & Final | Rs 1,000 | Rs 2,000 |
| Seasonal Pass | Rs 15,000 |
Nepal Premier League NPL 2026 ticket on eSewa
Here are the steps to buy NPL 2026 tickets on the eSewa app:
- Open the eSewa app or visit the eSewa website.
- Find NPL in the Travels and Ticketing section or search for NPL
- Now, select the match to buy tickets for or select a season pass.
- Select the number of tickets you want to buy.
- For individual match, select the Zones or stands where to sit.
- If the ticket is available, go to the next step and confirm the payment.
- As it is just a booking for the ticket, you need to get the physical tickets at the venue before the match starts.
- Once confirmed, you will receive the ticket QR code in the eSewa statement, or you will get an email.
- You can also download the tickets to use them later.
Watch NPL Season 3 cricket on Himalaya TV and NetTV
Himalaya and NetTV will air NPL 2026 season 3 matches. Therefore, you can catch up with all the live action on the popular sports channel and the streaming platform. Thanks to its global coverage, Nepalis living and working outside the country can also watch the competition. You need to subscribe to NPL season 3 on the OTT app.
| NPL 2026 viewing location | NPL 2026 Price |
| Nepal | Rs 400 |
| Middle East | $4 |
| Europe, US, Australia, Japan & South Korea | $10 |
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Some facts to know about the NPL 2026 season 3:
Nepal’s T20 cricket competition, Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 (NPL 2026), starts on October 26, 2026.
8 franchise teams are participating in the NPL competition.
You can watch NPL cricket matches live on Himalaya TV for linear TV and on NetTV for online streaming.
The final fixture takes place on November 21, 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
All the NPL matches will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
The price ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 for league and finals across General and Premium categories.
Which fixtures seem the most riveting from the NPL schedule, and what are your expectations? Do leave your impressions in the comments section below.
