How to Watch Lumbini Lions Matches Live: NPL 2026
Every Lumbini Lions game in NPL 2026 — all seven league fixtures, start times, the NetTV streaming pass and the Himalaya Sports TV picture.
Season window: October 26–November 21, 2026 · Reviewed 24 October 2026
To watch Lumbini Lions matches live in NPL 2026, start with the opener: the defending champions face Sudurpaschim Royals at 5:00 PM NST on Monday 26 October at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Season 3 runs 26 October to 21 November 2026, 32 matches at the ground, and every Lions league game is covered by the same two deals — NetTV streaming worldwide and Himalaya Sports on Nepal television.
This guide lists all seven league fixtures with start times in Nepal time and main diaspora zones, how the NetTV season pass works for each game, and the TV position — with anything still unannounced marked as such.
Quick answer
- Stream: NetTV's worldwide OTT deal covers all seven Lumbini league games, plus any playoffs the Lions reach, on app and web.
- TV: Himalaya Sports shows every match live in Nepal on cable and DTH.
- Price: one NetTV season pass covers all 32 matches — Rs 400 in Nepal, Rs 600 in the Middle East, US$10 in the other published markets.
- Times: five games start at 5:00 PM NST; the two afternoon games (31 October, 5 November) begin at 12:30 PM.
- Free: no free legal live stream exists. Ball-by-ball live scores and post-match highlights are free.
Lumbini Lions NPL 2026 Fixtures: All 7 League Matches and Start Times
Seven games in 20 days, all in Kirtipur — the Lions open the tournament and finish their league run on 14 November. Each row links its match page.
| # | Date | Opponent | NST | TV | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Oct (Mon) | Sudurpaschim Royals | 5:00 PM | Himalaya Sports | NetTV |
| 2 | 31 Oct (Sat) | Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 PM | Himalaya Sports | NetTV |
| 3 | 3 Nov (Tue) | Pokhara Avengers | 5:00 PM | Himalaya Sports | NetTV |
| 4 | 5 Nov (Thu) | Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 PM | Himalaya Sports | NetTV |
| 5 | 7 Nov (Sat) | Kathmandu Gorkhas | 5:00 PM | Himalaya Sports | NetTV |
| 6 | 12 Nov (Thu) | Karnali Yaks | 5:00 PM | Himalaya Sports | NetTV |
| 7 | 14 Nov (Sat) | Biratnagar Kings | 5:00 PM | Himalaya Sports | NetTV |
US clocks go back on 1 November: EDT before, EST after.
| Daily slot | NST | IST | PKT | GST | GMT | ET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoon (2 games) | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM | 11:45 AM | 10:45 AM | 6:45 AM | 2:45 AM EDT / 1:45 AM EST |
| Evening (5 games) | 5:00 PM | 4:45 PM | 4:15 PM | 3:15 PM | 11:15 AM | 7:15 AM EDT / 6:15 AM EST |
Full fixtures: schedule page.
The Lions' Evening-Heavy Schedule
Five of Lumbini's seven league games start at 5:00 PM NST, the kindest slot for the Gulf and European diaspora, and only two begin at 12:30 PM: 31 October against Chitwan and 5 November against Janakpur. Three games fall on Saturdays. The fixture list gives them the bookends: they open the tournament on 26 October and play the league stage's penultimate day on 14 November against Biratnagar Kings. If they finish in the top four, the same two deals carry the playoffs on 17–19 November.
Where to Watch Lumbini Lions Matches Live: NetTV and Himalaya Sports
Every Lions game has the same two official routes. NetTV holds the worldwide OTT rights, so all seven league fixtures stream on the NetTV app and the NetTV web platform under one season pass, along with any playoff games if the Lions qualify. Inside Nepal, Himalaya Sports carries every match live on linear television through cable and DTH.
CAN awarded the deals on 7 September 2026: Rs 18.04 crore for NetTV's worldwide streaming, Rs 14.64 crore for Himalaya's Nepal TV. No other Season 3 broadcaster has been announced. The where-to-watch hub lists every country's options.
NetTV NPL 2026 Season Pass for the Lions' Games
One pass covers all 32 matches, not just Lumbini's seven: Rs 400 including tax in Nepal, Rs 600 in the Middle East, and US$10 in the other published markets. Buy through eSewa or inside the NetTV app and redeem the coupon in the app — coupons lock to the country of purchase, are single-use and non-refundable, and do not work on Smart TV or set-top box apps. Full mechanics: NetTV season pass guide.
NPL 2026 on TV: Himalaya Sports in Nepal, No Deal Elsewhere
Himalaya Sports is the only confirmed television broadcaster — Nepal only, on cable and DTH, inside the ordinary channel package. As of 24 October 2026, no TV deal has been announced for India, the Gulf or any other country. Squad context: Lumbini Lions team page.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lumbini Lions's next match?
Monday 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM NST — the NPL 2026 opener against Sudurpaschim Royals in Kirtipur, and the first match of the entire season.
What time do Lumbini Lions matches start?
Five start at 5:00 PM NST; the two afternoon games, on 31 October and 5 November, start at 12:30 PM NST. The zone table on this page converts both slots.
Where can I watch Lumbini Lions live?
NetTV streams every match worldwide on its app and web platform; in Nepal, Himalaya Sports shows every match on linear TV.
How do I watch Lumbini Lions from abroad?
NetTV's worldwide OTT rights include your country — buy the season pass (Rs 600 Middle East, US$10 elsewhere) and stream on the app or web. Coupons lock to the country of purchase, so buy for where you will watch.
Conclusion
The defending champions open the season on 26 October, and every one of their games has the same two official routes: NetTV worldwide, Himalaya Sports in Nepal. Get the pass before the opener rather than on the night.
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