Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals Live Streaming for NPL 2026 Match 1 is available on NetTV worldwide, and Himalaya TV shows the match live in Nepal. The Season 3 opener repeats last season’s final: defending champions Lumbini face two-time finalists Sudurpaschim at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Monday 26 October at 5:00 PM NPT.
Rohit Kumar Paudel captains Lumbini against Dipendra Singh Airee’s Sudurpaschim, a side that has reached both NPL finals so far. This guide lists the confirmed TV and streaming options by country and the match time in every major timezone.
This match streams live on NetTV, starting Monday 26 October at 5:00 PM NPT. In Nepal, it also airs live on Himalaya TV.
Match Details
| Match | Match 1, NPL Season 3 |
| Teams | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals |
| Date | Monday, 26 October 2026 |
| Time | 5:00 PM NPT, 4:15 PM PKT, 4:45 PM IST |
| Venue | TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Toss | To be announced |
Match Timing
| Timezone | Start time |
|---|---|
| Nepal (NPT) | 5:00 PM |
| Pakistan (PKT) | 4:15 PM |
| India (IST) | 4:45 PM |
| UAE (GST) | 3:15 PM |
| UK (GMT) | 11:15 AM |
| USA Eastern (EDT) | 7:15 AM |
Note: the UK is on GMT, not BST, on 26 October (BST ended 25 October), and US Eastern is on EDT, not EST, until 1 November.
Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming | Free/Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | Himalaya TV | NetTV | Paid (Season Pass Rs 400) |
| India | Not confirmed | NetTV, FanCode (Tour Pass ₹89) | Paid |
| Pakistan | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| UAE | Not confirmed | NetTV (Middle East pass US$4) | Paid |
| UK | Not confirmed | NetTV (Europe pass US$10) | Paid |
| USA | Not confirmed | NetTV (USA pass US$10) | Paid |
| Bangladesh | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
FanCode is not an official broadcaster; its India Tour Pass (₹89) is verified on fancode.com. NetTV passes are country-locked and non-refundable.
TV Channel List
Nepal: Himalaya TV (Himalaya Sports). No linear TV broadcaster is confirmed for India, Pakistan, UAE, UK, USA or Bangladesh for this match.
How to Watch Online
1. Install the NetTV app or open the NetTV site. 2. Sign in. 3. Buy the Season Pass for your region (Nepal Rs 400, Middle East US$4, USA and Europe US$10). 4. Open the match at 5:00 PM NPT. In India, the FanCode app also carries the match on its Tour Pass (₹89). Passes are country-locked and do not work on Smart TV or set-top box. Full pass detail is in our NetTV Season Pass guide and FanCode guide.
Free or Paid?
No free official live video stream is confirmed for this match. NetTV passes and the FanCode Tour Pass are paid. Live scores on this site are free.
Live Score and Commentary
Follow ball-by-ball scores on our live scores page and the Match 1 match page.
Tournament Broadcast Info
For NPL Season 3, NetTV holds the worldwide OTT rights (Rs 18.04 crore tender) and Himalaya Television holds the Nepal linear TV rights (Rs 14.64 crore). The same setup covers every Season 3 match.
FAQs
Where can I watch Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals live?
On NetTV, worldwide. In Nepal, also on Himalaya TV. In India, also on FanCode (Tour Pass ₹89).
What time does the match start?
5:00 PM NPT, 4:15 PM PKT, 4:45 PM IST, 3:15 PM GST, 11:15 AM GMT, 7:15 AM EDT.
Is the match free to watch?
No free official live video stream is confirmed. NetTV passes and the FanCode Tour Pass are paid; live scores on this site are free.
How can I watch the match in Pakistan?
No video broadcaster or stream is confirmed for Pakistan yet. This page updates if one is announced.
Which app shows the match in India?
FanCode (Tour Pass ₹89) and NetTV.
How can I watch on mobile?
Use the NetTV app, or the FanCode app in India. Passes are country-locked, so buy the pass for the country you watch from.
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