NPL 2026 Live Today (29 Oct): Match Times & TV
A second double-header closes the opening round on Thursday 29 October 2026: Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas at 12:30 PM NST, then Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings 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 29 October completes the first full round of Season 3 fixtures. Janakpur Bolts play Kathmandu Gorkhas at 12:30 PM Nepal time in the afternoon match, and Karnali Yaks face Biratnagar Kings at 5:00 PM under lights, both at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. By the end of the day every franchise has played at least once: Kathmandu are the last team to begin their season, and Friday is a rest day.
This page is the day's viewing sheet: the two fixtures and the names attached to them, the Nepal television channel, the NetTV pass that streams both matches worldwide, both start times converted across six time zones, and the free live score and highlights routes. Everything is as announced for Season 3 as of 24 October 2026. Playing elevens are confirmed only at the toss.
Quick answer
- Today's matches: Janakpur Bolts v Kathmandu Gorkhas (12:30 PM NST) and Karnali Yaks v Biratnagar Kings (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 29 October: Today's Matches
The afternoon match, Match 5, is the last first-appearance of the season: Kathmandu Gorkhas, captained by Karan KC, finally take the field against Janakpur Bolts at 12:30 PM. Janakpur, the Season 1 champions now led by Harmeet Singh, opened their campaign on Tuesday evening against Karnali. Kathmandu's squad carries the season's biggest overseas name, David Warner, signed for Season 3; whether he plays today is decided when the elevens are named at the toss.
The evening match, Match 6, is a quick rematch of schedules rather than opponents: Karnali Yaks and Biratnagar Kings both play their second match, having opened on Tuesday, Karnali in the evening game and Biratnagar in the afternoon. Karnali's signing of David Miller, announced on 23 October, and Biratnagar's captain Sandeep Lamichhane give the 5:00 PM game two of the most followed names in the league. One of these sides ends the opening round with two wins in reach. The other risks starting the season behind.
After tonight the whole league has a shape: eight teams, six matches, a first points table worth reading. Friday 30 October is a rest day, the only break in the opening fortnight. The full fixture list is on the schedule page and all eight squads are on the teams page.
By tonight the league stage is one round old and the table starts to separate. Each side plays seven league matches, the top four go through to the playoffs on 17–19 November, and the final is on 21 November. Season 3 carries ICC official T20 status, every match is recognised as a List A T20, and DRS is in use for the whole tournament.
Watch Both Matches on TV in Nepal: Himalaya Sports
Television coverage in Nepal runs on Himalaya Sports, the Himalaya Television Network channel that holds the Season 3 linear rights from the Cricket Association of Nepal's 7 September 2026 awards (Rs 14.64 crore). Both of today's matches are live on it, the afternoon game from 12:30 PM and the evening game from 5:00 PM, with studio analysis led by Shoaib Akhtar across the day. The channel is carried on cable and DTH services in Nepal.
No television broadcaster outside Nepal has been announced for Season 3. Viewers in India, Pakistan, the Gulf, Europe and North America watch both matches on the NetTV stream covered next.
Stream Both Matches Worldwide on NetTV
The NetTV Season 3 pass streams every match of the tournament on the app (Android and iPhone) and the web platform, and today's double-header is included in the same purchase as the opener, the playoffs and the final on 21 November. NetTV's worldwide OTT award was worth Rs 18.04 crore. Pass prices: Rs 400 including tax in Nepal, Rs 600 in the Middle East, and US$10 for the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan and Korea. Countries outside those tiers have no published price; check the listing inside the app for your location before paying.
The purchase itself: install the official app or open the web platform, register, select the Nepal Premier League Season 3 package and pay by debit or credit card. Three terms from the pass listings matter. The tournament is a separate purchase, not part of a standard NetTV subscription. Coupons are country-locked and non-refundable. And the pass is not valid on Smart TV or set-top box apps, so use a phone, tablet or computer.
Local Start Times for Both Matches on 29 October
Conversions below run from Nepal time (NST, UTC+5:45), which never observes daylight saving. The US East Coast is in its final days of Eastern Daylight Time, so the afternoon match falls at 2:45 AM ET and the evening match at 7:15 AM ET. From 2 November, Kirtipur's evening start converts to 6:15 AM ET.
| Match | NST | IST | PKT | GST | GMT | ET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Bolts v Kathmandu Gorkhas | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM | 11:45 AM | 10:45 AM | 6:45 AM | 2:45 AM |
| Karnali Yaks v Biratnagar Kings | 5:00 PM | 4:45 PM | 4:15 PM | 3:15 PM | 11:15 AM | 7:15 AM |
The two daily slots, 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM NST, were set when the Cricket Association of Nepal revised the season's start times on 20 October; earlier previews quoting a 4:30 PM evening start are out of date.
Tickets for 29 October at TU Ground
Both matches today are at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the only ground used in Season 3, and tickets are sold through eSewa. League 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 season pass covering the tournament was priced at Rs 15,000. Sales opened on eSewa on 22 October.
On a double-header day the two fixtures are sold separately, so check which match, and which date, the listing names before paying. A ground ticket and the NetTV pass are different products: the ticket covers a seat in Kirtipur for one fixture, while the pass streams every match of the season to your phone or computer.
Live Score and Highlights for Both Matches
The free routes cover the full day. The live scores page carries ball-by-ball coverage of the afternoon and evening matches: every wicket and boundary, the run rates and the points table updating as the opening round closes. No account, no charge.
Each match gets its own highlights package on the videos page after it ends, so the afternoon game can be watched back in short form before the evening match starts. With a rest day tomorrow, tonight's highlights are also the natural catch-up point for the whole opening week.
The live-scores page also keeps the full Season 3 schedule, and the points table on this site updates after every verified result. Tonight's two results complete the first full set, so the table visible there tomorrow morning is the season's first honest one.
Frequently asked questions
Which NPL matches are on today, 29 October?
Two matches at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur: Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas at 12:30 PM NST, then Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings at 5:00 PM NST. They complete the opening round of NPL Season 3 fixtures.
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.
Is 29 October the last day of the opening round?
Yes. After today every franchise has played at least once, and Kathmandu Gorkhas are the last team to start their season. Friday 30 October is a rest day. Play resumes on 31 October with Lumbini vs Chitwan at 12:30 PM and Sudurpaschim vs Biratnagar at 5:00 PM.
Conclusion
Thursday closes the opening round: Janakpur vs Kathmandu at 12:30 PM and Karnali vs Biratnagar at 5:00 PM, both in Kirtipur, both on Himalaya Sports in Nepal and NetTV worldwide, with free ball-by-ball scores all day. Friday is a rest day, and the season resumes on Saturday 31 October. For watching from any specific country, the guides on the where-to-watch hub carry local prices and times in full.
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