Season 3 auction coverage

NPL 2026

Nepal Premier League

Auction, teams, schedule and live updates

Follow the Nepal Premier League Season 3 auction, squad-building updates, fixtures, tickets and match coverage from one fan-focused NPL hub.

Schedule

Tickets - Jul 8, 2026

Nepal Premier League 2026 Ticket Sales and Fan Zone Guide Announced for Kirtipur

Schedule - Jul 7, 2026

NPL Season 3 Auction Closes With Aasif Sheikh as Top Buy and 155-Player Pool Settled

Auction - Jul 6, 2026

Nepal Premier League Season 3 Auction Sets Squad Shape After July 6 Kathmandu Event

Broadcast - Jul 5, 2026

Kantipur Max Broadcast Watch Guide for Nepal Premier League 2026 Fans

NPL 2026 Season • 8 Teams • 32 Matches • 1 Venue • Nov 17 - Dec 13 • NPL 2026 Season • 8 Teams • 32 Matches • 1 Venue • Nov 17 - Dec 13

2026

Tournament Guide

What is Nepal Premier League 2026?

Nepal Premier League 2026 is the third season of Nepal's franchise T20 cricket competition, bringing eight teams together for a tournament window from November 17 to December 13. This homepage keeps the key fan details in one place: latest NPL news, auction updates, upcoming matches, points table, teams, players, tickets and streaming guides.

Use this NPL fan guide to follow the Season 3 build-up after the July auction, track the next matches at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, and move quickly to the pages that matter most before the tournament begins.

Season 3

Teams 8 franchises

Match window Nov 17 - Dec 13

Main venue Kirtipur

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NPL 2026 Schedule

32 T20 Fixtures & Dates

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Tickets & Fan Zone

Kirtipur Ground Booking

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All 8 Teams & Squads

Captains & Retained Stars

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Auction & News Hub

Player Movements & Retentions

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MATCHES

Match 1

COMING SOON

Janakpur Bolts

Kathmandu Gurkhas

4:00 PM Nov 17

Venue

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Coming Soon

Match 2

COMING SOON

Chitwan Rhinos

Karnali Yaks

11:45 AM Nov 18

Venue

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Coming Soon

Match 3

COMING SOON

Biratnagar Kings

Pokhara Avengers

4:00 PM Nov 18

Venue

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Coming Soon

Match 4

COMING SOON

Kathmandu Gurkhas

Sudurpaschim Royals

4:00 PM Nov 19

Venue

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Coming Soon

Qualifier 1

COMING SOON

1st Place Team

2nd Place Team

4:00 PM Dec 9

Venue

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Coming Soon

Eliminator

COMING SOON

3rd Place Team

4th Place Team

4:00 PM Dec 10

Venue

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Coming Soon

Qualifier 2

COMING SOON

Loser of Qualifier 1

Winner of Eliminator

4:00 PM Dec 11

Venue

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Coming Soon

Final

COMING SOON

Winner of Qualifier 1

Winner of Qualifier 2

3:30 PM Dec 13

Venue

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Coming Soon

NPL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 1: Biratnagar Kings vs Karnali Yaks

Season Opener • 185 Runs Chased

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 2: Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions

Last Over Finish • 5 Wickets

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 3: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Pokhara Avengers

High-Scoring Clash • 12 Sixes Show

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 4: Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Chitwan Rhinos

Super Over Drama • TU Ground

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 5: Lumbini Lions vs Biratnagar Kings

5-Wicket Haul • Bowlers Dominate

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 6: Karnali Yaks vs Sudurpaschim Royals

Blistering 84 Runs • Explosive Innings

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 7: Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gurkhas

Last Ball Boundary • Epic Chase

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 8: Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts

Spin Masterclass • 4/18 Spell

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 9: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings

Record Total 198 Runs • Powerplay Carnage

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Match 10: Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers

Fast Bowling Display • 145km/h Spells

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 11: Lumbini Lions vs Kathmandu Gurkhas

112-Run Opening Stand • Unbeaten 50s

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 12: Karnali Yaks vs Chitwan Rhinos

Low-Scoring Defense • 120 Runs Defended

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 13: Qualifier 1 - Bolts vs Royals

Direct Final Qualification Battle

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 14: Eliminator - Lions vs Gurkhas

Do-or-Die Knockout Match

HIGHLIGHTS

Match 15: Qualifier 2 - Royals vs Lions

Final Spot Decider • High Pressure

FINAL

Match 16: NPL Grand Final Highlights

Championship Night • Trophy Ceremony

🗳️ FAN POLL & PREDICTION

Who Will Win Nepal Premier League 2026?

Cast your vote for your favorite NPL franchise and see live community fan predictions!

NPL 2026 Teams

All Team Squads →

Explore all eight official Nepal Premier League franchises. Click on any team card to view full squad details, retained players, captain, and fixtures.

Lumbini Lions

Captain: Rohit Paudel

Defending Season 2 Champions with a strong domestic spine.

2025 Champions 7 Retained

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Sudurpaschim Royals

Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee

Back-to-back final appearances with star all-round core.

Runner-up 7 Retained

View Team Squad

Biratnagar Kings

Captain: Sandeep Lamichhane

Spin-heavy attack led by national leg-spinner Sandeep.

6 Retained Spin Core

View Team Squad

Kathmandu Gorkhas

Captain: Karan KC

Capital franchise with pace depth and middle-order control.

6 Retained Playoff Core

View Team Squad

Pokhara Avengers

Captain: Kushal Bhurtel

Dynamic top-order batting unit led by Kushal Bhurtel.

6 Retained Top Order

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Karnali Yaks

Captain: Sompal Kami

Pace-heavy national core featuring Gulshan Jha & Sompal.

7 Retained Pace Attack

View Team Squad

Chitwan Rhinos

Captain: Kushal Malla

Explosive all-round unit led by marquee Kushal Malla.

7 Retained Power Hitting

View Team Squad

Janakpur Bolts

Captain: Anil Kumar Sah

Inaugural Season 1 Champions with fresh rebuilt combination.

2024 Champions 5 Retained

View Team Squad

NPL 2026 Points Table

Team	Matches	Won	Loss	Form Guide	Net Run Rate	Points
1 Biratnagar Kings	7	5	2	WWLW	+0.842	10
2 Sudurpaschim Royals	7	5	2	WLWW	+0.615	10
3 Janakpur Bolts	7	4	3	LWWL	+0.320	8
4 Lumbini Lions	7	4	3	WLLW	+0.105	8
5 Kathmandu Gurkhas	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
6 Lumbini Lions	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
7 Pokhara Avengers	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
8 Sudurpaschim Royals	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Latest News

Fresh NPL Season 3 auction stories, player updates and streaming guides from the latest published coverage.

Jul 8, 2026

Nepal Premier League 2026 Ticket Sales and Fan Zone Guide Announced for Kirtipur

The Cricket Association of Nepal announced digital ticket booking procedures, price structures across three enclosure tiers and fan zone arrangements for all 32 Season 3 matches in Kirtipur.

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Jul 7, 2026

Nepal Premier League 2026 Schedule Confirms 32 Matches at Kirtipur Ground

The official Nepal Premier League 2026 schedule includes 32 total matches at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground from November 17 to December 13.

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Jul 6, 2026

Nepal Premier League Category C: 17 Players Signed in Season 3 Auction

Seventeen Category C players were signed in the Nepal Premier League Season 3 auction, giving franchises important domestic depth before NPL 2026.

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Jul 6, 2026

Nepal Premier League Player Auction Begins for Season 3 in Kathmandu

The Nepal Premier League Season 3 player auction began in Kathmandu with 155 shortlisted domestic players and 52 available franchise slots.

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Jul 6, 2026

Nepal Premier League 2026 Auction Live Streaming Guide and Updates

Fans following the Nepal Premier League 2026 auction can track live streaming details, auction timing, shortlisted players and key franchise storylines.

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Jul 6, 2026

NPL Season 3 Auction Closes With Aasif Sheikh as Top Buy and 155-Player Pool Settled

The Nepal Premier League Season 3 auction moved from a 155-player shortlist to final domestic squad-building, with Aasif Sheikh landing the top price.

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Jul 6, 2026

Nepal Premier League Season 3 Auction Sets Squad Shape After July 6 Kathmandu Event

The July 6 Nepal Premier League Season 3 auction became the main domestic squad-building checkpoint for all eight NPL franchises.

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Jul 5, 2026

Kantipur Max Broadcast Watch Guide for Nepal Premier League 2026 Fans

Kantipur Max remains an important watch-guide topic for Nepal Premier League fans after prior NPL coverage made broadcast access a major supporter question.

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Top Performer

Season's Best Player

MVP

Kushal Bhurtel

Pokhara Avengers

245

Runs

61.25

Average

156.8

Strike Rate

Top Batsman

Leading Run Scorers

Kushal Bhurtel

Pokhara Avengers

245

Runs

Dipendra Singh

Sudurpaschim Royals

198

Runs

Aarif Sheikh

Janakpur Bolts

187

Runs

Top Bowler

Leading Wicket Takers

Sandeep Lamichhane

Biratnagar Kings

Wickets

Karan KC

Kathmandu Gurkhas

Wickets

Sompal Kami

Karnali Yaks

Wickets

NPL Season 3 Official Guide

Nepal Premier League 2026 Tournament Format

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T20 Round-Robin Format

8 franchises battle in a single round-robin league stage (28 matches), with the top 4 teams advancing to the playoffs.

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Playoff System

IPL-style playoffs: Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd), Eliminator (3rd vs 4th), Qualifier 2, followed by the Grand Final in Kathmandu.

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Floodlit TU Ground

Matches hosted at the upgraded Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur featuring high-grade floodlights.

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Overseas & Domestic Core

Each squad features marquee domestic captains, retained stars, and up to 4 international marquee signings.

🏟️ OFFICIAL NPL VENUE

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground

Located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, TU Ground is Nepal's premier cricket cathedral. Upgraded with modern high-lumen floodlight towers and enhanced seating infrastructure for NPL 2026.

25,000+

Seating Capacity

LED Floodlights

Night Matches Ready

175 Runs

Avg 1st Innings T20 Score

1,332m

Elevation (Spin Friendly)

Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground Kirtipur

📺 OFFICIAL BROADCAST & LIVE STREAMING

Where to Watch NPL 2026 Live Worldwide

Official Organizer Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Sanctioned Board

                    International Broadcaster 📡
                    Star Sports HD Network
                    India & South Asia
                

                    Nepal Official TV 📺
                    Action Sports HD 1
                    DishHome Channel 105
                

Digital OTT Streaming 📱 DishHome GO & Web Android & iOS Apps

FAQs

Quick answers for fans following Nepal Premier League 2026 fixtures, teams, tickets, streaming and auction updates.

When will Nepal Premier League 2026 start?

Nepal Premier League 2026 is listed for a November 17 start, with the tournament window running through December 13.

How many teams play in NPL 2026?

Eight franchises are part of NPL 2026: Janakpur Bolts, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Chitwan Rhinos, Karnali Yaks, Biratnagar Kings, Pokhara Avengers, Lumbini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals.

Where are the NPL 2026 matches played?

The homepage schedule currently lists matches at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, the main venue used for the early fixture cards.

Where can I check NPL 2026 latest news?

The Latest News section on this homepage links to current NPL auction, squad, streaming and tournament updates, with the full archive available from the News page.

Where can I follow NPL 2026 tickets and streaming?

Use the Tickets, Schedule and streaming guide links in the site navigation to follow ticket availability, fixture timing and match viewing updates.