NPL 2026 Live Today (27 Oct): Match Times & TV
The first double-header of NPL Season 3 on Tuesday 27 October 2026: Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos at 12:30 PM NST, then Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts at 5:00 PM. TV channel, NetTV stream, worldwide start times and live scores.
Season window: October 26–November 21, 2026 · Reviewed 24 October 2026
NPL 2026 live on 27 October brings the season's first double-header to Kirtipur. Biratnagar Kings face Chitwan Rhinos at 12:30 PM Nepal time in the afternoon match, and Karnali Yaks meet Janakpur Bolts at 5:00 PM under lights. Four of the eight franchises play their first match of Season 3 on the same Tuesday, all at the TU International Cricket Ground, the only venue used this season. After Monday's opener, the points table has its first entries and four more teams join them today.
This page is the viewing sheet for the day: both fixtures with their captains and storylines, the Nepal television channel, the NetTV pass that streams both matches worldwide, both start times converted across six time zones, and the free score and highlights routes. Everything is as announced for Season 3 as of 24 October 2026; playing elevens are only named at the toss, so none are listed here.
Quick answer
- Today's matches: Biratnagar Kings v Chitwan Rhinos (12:30 PM NST) and Karnali Yaks v Janakpur Bolts (5:00 PM NST), both at TU Ground, Kirtipur.
- TV in Nepal: Himalaya Sports shows both matches live.
- Streaming worldwide: NetTV app and web platform; one season pass covers both matches today and all 32 in the season (Rs 400 in Nepal, Rs 600 Middle East, US$10 USA/Europe/Australia/Japan/Korea).
- Start times abroad: afternoon match 12:15 PM IST · 11:45 AM PKT · 10:45 AM GST · 6:45 AM GMT · 2:45 AM ET; evening match 4:45 PM IST · 4:15 PM PKT · 3:15 PM GST · 11:15 AM GMT · 7:15 AM ET.
- Free legal options: ball-by-ball live scores and post-match highlights. No free legal live stream exists.
NPL 2026 Live on 27 October: Today's Matches
The afternoon match, Match 2 of the season, pairs Biratnagar Kings with Chitwan Rhinos at 12:30 PM. Biratnagar are captained by leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, the most recognisable name in Nepali T20 cricket, while Chitwan are led by Kushal Malla. It is the first afternoon start of Season 3, played in daylight at the TU International Cricket Ground before the ground switches to floodlights for the evening.
The evening match, Match 3, brings together Karnali Yaks and Janakpur Bolts at 5:00 PM. Janakpur are the Season 1 champions and are captained this season by Harmeet Singh. Karnali, led by Sompal Kami, made the biggest overseas signing of the week when David Miller joined them for Season 3, announced on 23 October. Whether Miller features on Tuesday is a team call made at the toss; his signing alone gives this fixture the day's strongest headline.
By tonight, six of the eight franchises will have opened their season. The two still waiting are Pokhara Avengers, who play on Wednesday, and Kathmandu Gorkhas, who start on Thursday. The full fixture list is on the schedule page and every squad is on the teams page.
The day's wider frame: each team plays seven league matches in Season 3, so a double-header shapes the table early, and by tonight six of the eight franchises have points or a first defeat on the board. The season carries ICC official T20 status, every match is recognised as a List A T20, and DRS is in use throughout. The league stage runs to 15 November, the playoffs follow on 17–19 November, and the final is on 21 November.
Watch Both Matches on TV in Nepal: Himalaya Sports
Himalaya Sports, the Himalaya Television Network's sports channel, holds the Nepal linear television rights for Season 3 under the Cricket Association of Nepal's 7 September 2026 awards (Rs 14.64 crore) and shows both of today's matches live: the afternoon game from 12:30 PM and the evening game from 5:00 PM, with studio coverage led by analyst Shoaib Akhtar running across the day. In Nepal the channel is carried on regular cable and DTH services.
The television deal covers Nepal only. No broadcaster in India, Pakistan, the Gulf or anywhere else has been announced for Season 3, so viewers outside Nepal watch both matches on the stream described next, not on a local channel.
Stream Both Matches Worldwide on NetTV
NetTV's Season 3 pass is a single purchase for the whole tournament, so the same pass that streams today's double-header also covers the remaining fixtures through to the final on 21 November. The worldwide OTT rights were awarded to NetTV for Rs 18.04 crore, and the stream runs on the NetTV app for Android and iPhone and on the web platform. Prices: Rs 400 including tax in Nepal, Rs 600 in the Middle East, and US$10 for the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan and Korea. Other countries have no published price; the in-app listing for your location is the figure that applies.
To buy: install the official app or open the web platform, register, open the Nepal Premier League Season 3 package and pay by debit or credit card. Keep three terms in mind. The pass is separate from a standard NetTV subscription, which does not include the tournament. Coupons are country-locked and non-refundable. And the pass terms exclude Smart TV and set-top box apps, so plan around a phone, tablet or computer screen for the afternoon match if you are at work.
Local Start Times for Both Matches on 27 October
Both matches are converted below from Nepal time (NST, UTC+5:45). Gulf viewers get a late-morning and mid-afternoon pair; the afternoon match lands at 2:45 AM on the US East Coast, which is still on Eastern Daylight Time this week, while the evening match is a civilised 7:15 AM.
| Match | NST | IST | PKT | GST | GMT | ET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar Kings v Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM | 11:45 AM | 10:45 AM | 6:45 AM | 2:45 AM |
| Karnali Yaks v Janakpur Bolts | 5:00 PM | 4:45 PM | 4:15 PM | 3:15 PM | 11:15 AM | 7:15 AM |
These slots repeat all season: 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM NST on double-header days, 5:00 PM only on single-match days. The evening start was moved from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM when the Cricket Association of Nepal revised the start times on 20 October.
Tickets for 27 October at TU Ground
Both of today's matches are at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the only venue of Season 3, and tickets are sold through eSewa. League-match prices set by the Cricket Association of Nepal are Rs 500 for general admission and Rs 1,000 for premium seats. The Eliminator and the final are priced at Rs 1,000 general and Rs 2,000 premium, and a full-season pass was priced at Rs 15,000. Sales opened on eSewa on 22 October.
Tickets are sold per fixture, so a double-header day means choosing the afternoon match, the evening match, or both, and checking the date and time on the listing before paying. A stadium ticket is separate from the NetTV stream pass: one gets you into the ground in Kirtipur, the other gets both matches onto your phone or computer anywhere in the world.
Live Score and Highlights for Both Matches
Two matches make for a long day of cricket, and the free coverage tracks both. The live scores page runs ball-by-ball coverage from the first ball of the afternoon match to the last ball of the evening match: wickets, boundaries, run rates and the points-table movement as it happens. It costs nothing and needs no account.
Highlights of each match are posted separately on the videos page after that match ends, so the afternoon game can be caught up in the gap before the evening start. If you watch only one match live, the scores and highlights cover the other in full.
The live-scores page also holds the full Season 3 schedule, and the points table on this site updates after every verified result, so the shape of the table after the first double-header, with six teams having played, will be visible there tonight.
Frequently asked questions
Which NPL matches are on today, 27 October?
Two matches, both at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur: Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos at 12:30 PM NST, then Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts at 5:00 PM NST. It is the first double-header of NPL Season 3.
What time do today's matches start in my country?
The 12:30 PM NST match starts at 12:15 PM in India, 11:45 AM in Pakistan, 10:45 AM in the Gulf, 6:45 AM in the United Kingdom and 2:45 AM on the US East Coast. The 5:00 PM NST match starts at 4:45 PM in India, 4:15 PM in Pakistan, 3:15 PM in the Gulf, 11:15 AM in the UK and 7:15 AM ET.
Where can I watch today's NPL matches live?
In Nepal, both matches are live on Himalaya Sports television. Worldwide, both stream on the NetTV app and web platform with the Season 3 pass. No other broadcaster has been announced for Season 3.
Where is the live score for today's matches?
The live scores page carries ball-by-ball coverage of both matches, free and with no account needed. Highlights of each match go up on the videos page after it ends.
Does one NetTV pass cover both matches today?
Yes. The Season 3 pass covers all 32 matches, including both games on 27 October. It is a separate purchase from a standard NetTV subscription, pass coupons are country-locked and non-refundable, and the pass does not run on Smart TV or set-top box apps.
Conclusion
Tuesday 27 October is the season's first two-match day: Biratnagar vs Chitwan at 12:30 PM and Karnali vs Janakpur at 5:00 PM, both in Kirtipur, both on Himalaya Sports in Nepal and on NetTV everywhere with one pass. The free live score follows all forty overs of both games. On Wednesday, Pokhara Avengers open their season against Sudurpaschim Royals under lights. Every country's viewing guide is collected on the where-to-watch hub.
Comments