NPL 2026 Playoffs Live: Qualifiers & Eliminator Guide
Watch the NPL 2026 playoffs live: Qualifier 1 on 17 Nov, Eliminator on 18 Nov and Qualifier 2 on 19 Nov, all at 5:00 PM NST. TV, stream and local times.
Season window: October 26–November 21, 2026 · Reviewed 26 October 2026
The NPL 2026 Playoffs Live start on Tuesday 17 November, when the top four sides from the league stage meet in the knockout bracket at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Season 3 is a 32-match tournament running 26 October to 21 November 2026, and every playoff game starts at 5:00 PM Nepal time.
This page covers the three playoff fixtures, the format that decides who reaches the 21 November final, where to watch, the NetTV pass price, and start times overseas. Team names stay TBD until the league stage ends on 15 November.
Quick answer
- Playoff dates: Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 17 November, the Eliminator on Wednesday 18 November and Qualifier 2 on Thursday 19 November — all at 5:00 PM NST in Kirtipur.
- Format: the Qualifier 1 winner goes straight to the final; the Eliminator loser goes out; the Qualifier 2 winner takes the second final place.
- Watch: Himalaya Sports on TV in Nepal, NetTV streaming worldwide.
- Teams: TBD until the league stage ends on 15 November — this page updates when the pairings are set.
NPL 2026 Playoffs Live Dates and Fixtures
The league stage ends on 15 November after 28 matches, and the top four teams carry over to the playoffs. The bracket opens two days later, and the Qualifier 2 winner meets the Qualifier 1 winner in the final on Saturday 21 November, also at 5:00 PM NST. All three playoff games share the same start, so the local times below hold for each fixture.
| Match | Date | Teams | NST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | Tuesday 17 November | 1st v 2nd (TBD) | 5:00 PM |
| Eliminator | Wednesday 18 November | 3rd v 4th (TBD) | 5:00 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | Thursday 19 November | Loser of Qualifier 1 v winner of Eliminator (TBD) | 5:00 PM |
| Final | Saturday 21 November | Winner of Qualifier 1 v winner of Qualifier 2 (TBD) | 5:00 PM |
| Zone | Local time |
|---|---|
| Nepal | 5:00 PM NST |
| India | 4:45 PM IST |
| Pakistan | 4:15 PM PKT |
| Bangladesh | 5:15 PM BST |
| UAE | 3:15 PM GST |
| Qatar | 2:15 PM AST |
| United Kingdom | 11:15 AM GMT |
| USA East | 6:15 AM EST |
| USA West | 3:15 AM PST |
| Australia (Sydney) | 10:15 PM AEDT |
NPL 2026 Playoffs Live on TV and NetTV
Inside Nepal, every playoff game is on Himalaya Sports, the Himalaya Television Network channel holding the Season 3 linear TV rights. Outside Nepal no television channel carries the playoffs: NetTV holds the worldwide OTT rights and streams all three games on its app and web platform. No TV deal outside Nepal has been announced (as of 26 October 2026), and no free legal live stream has been confirmed — the free routes are live scores and post-match highlights.
Himalaya Sports Playoff Coverage in Nepal
Himalaya Sports carries all 32 Season 3 matches, including the playoffs and the final, inside its regular cable and DTH package — no separate tournament TV pass. Its Season 3 studio show is Red Bull Cricket Live in association with Bajaj Pulsar. Check your provider's channel list before the first playoff game, since carriage varies.
NetTV Season Pass for the Playoffs
One NetTV season pass covers all 32 matches, so it already includes the playoffs — no separate playoff pass. eSewa lists Nepal at Rs 400, the Middle East at Rs 600, and the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan and Korea tier at US$10 (Rs 1,550.17 via eSewa); other markets are priced inside the NetTV app (see the hub's country panel for each market's tier). Coupons are country-locked and non-refundable, and the pass runs on the app and web only, not on Smart TVs or set-top boxes.
Frequently asked questions
When are the NPL 2026 playoffs?
Qualifier 1 is on Tuesday 17 November, the Eliminator on Wednesday 18 November and Qualifier 2 on Thursday 19 November, all at 5:00 PM NST at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The final follows on Saturday 21 November.
Where can I watch the NPL 2026 playoffs?
On Himalaya Sports television in Nepal, and on the NetTV app and web platform everywhere else. No television deal outside Nepal has been announced (as of 26 October 2026).
How does the NPL 2026 playoff format work?
The top four teams after the 28 league matches qualify. The Qualifier 1 winner goes straight to the final, the Eliminator loser goes out, and the Qualifier 2 winner takes the second final place.
What time do the playoffs start abroad?
From the 5:00 PM NST start: India 4:45 PM IST, the United Kingdom 11:15 AM GMT, the United States East Coast 6:15 AM EST and Sydney 10:15 PM AEDT. The full table is on this page.
Conclusion
The playoffs decide both finalists in three games across three nights. Watch on Himalaya Sports in Nepal or NetTV anywhere else, and check back after 15 November for the confirmed pairings.
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