The Nepal Premier League 2026 fixture list is out. Season 3 runs from 26 October to 21 November 2026, with all 32 matches at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.
The season opens with a rematch of last year’s final: defending champions Lumbini Lions against Sudurpaschim Royals, who have now lost both NPL finals. The league stage runs to 15 November, followed by four playoff matches and the Grand Finale on 21 November.
Last updated: 20 September 2026
This is a shift from the previous two seasons, which were held later in Mangsir, after Tihar.
NPL 2026 Match Timings
NPL 2026 Full Schedule
| # | Date | Match | Time (NPT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 26 Oct | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 4:30 PM |
| 2 | Tue 27 Oct | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 PM |
| 3 | Tue 27 Oct | Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts | 4:30 PM |
| 4 | Wed 28 Oct | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 4:30 PM |
| 5 | Thu 29 Oct | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 12:30 PM |
| 6 | Thu 29 Oct | Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings | 4:30 PM |
| — | Fri 30 Oct | Rest Day | — |
| 7 | Sat 31 Oct | Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 PM |
| 8 | Sat 31 Oct | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings | 4:30 PM |
| 9 | Sun 1 Nov | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | 4:30 PM |
| 10 | Mon 2 Nov | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM |
| 11 | Mon 2 Nov | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos | 4:30 PM |
| 12 | Tue 3 Nov | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 PM |
| 13 | Tue 3 Nov | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | 4:30 PM |
| — | Wed 4 Nov | Rest Day | — |
| 14 | Thu 5 Nov | Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 PM |
| 15 | Thu 5 Nov | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Biratnagar Kings | 4:30 PM |
| 16 | Fri 6 Nov | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM |
| 17 | Fri 6 Nov | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | 4:30 PM |
| 18 | Sat 7 Nov | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions | 4:30 PM |
| — | Sun 8 Nov | Rest Day | — |
| 19 | Mon 9 Nov | Pokhara Avengers vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM |
| 20 | Mon 9 Nov | Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 4:30 PM |
| 21 | Tue 10 Nov | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts | 4:30 PM |
| — | Wed 11 Nov | Rest Day | — |
| 22 | Thu 12 Nov | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | 12:30 PM |
| 23 | Thu 12 Nov | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions | 4:30 PM |
| 24 | Fri 13 Nov | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 12:30 PM |
| 25 | Fri 13 Nov | Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos | 4:30 PM |
| 26 | Sat 14 Nov | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | 4:30 PM |
| 27 | Sun 15 Nov | Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM |
| 28 | Sun 15 Nov | Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 4:30 PM |
NPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule
| Match | Date | Teams | Time (NPT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | Tue 17 Nov | 1st place vs 2nd place | 4:30 PM |
| Eliminator | Wed 18 Nov | 3rd place vs 4th place | 4:30 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | Thu 19 Nov | Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator | 4:30 PM |
| Grand Finale | Sat 21 Nov | Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 | 4:30 PM |
The top four teams from the league stage advance to the playoffs. The sides finishing first and second get a second chance through Qualifier 1 — the winner goes straight to the Grand Finale, while the loser drops into Qualifier 2. The third and fourth-placed teams meet in the Eliminator, with the loser knocked out.
Playoff start times are not listed separately on the official schedule. We have shown them as single-header 4:30 PM starts and will update this page if CAN confirms otherwise.
Key Matches to Watch
26 Oct — Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals. The season opens with a rematch of the 2025 final, which Lumbini won by six wickets. Sudurpaschim have now lost both NPL finals and start the new season against the team that beat them.
3 Nov — Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts. Sandeep Lamichhane against Harmeet Singh’s new side.
10 Nov — Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts. Harmeet Singh faces the franchise he played both previous seasons for, now as Bolts captain.
15 Nov — final league day. Two matches that could decide the last playoff places.
The Harmeet Singh and David Warner (Kathmandu Gorkhas) ones are the story of the season and nobody else is framing it that way.
NPL 2026 Team Schedules
Individual team fixtures will be published on each team page once the full schedule is released:
NPL 2026 Schedule FAQ
When does NPL 2026 start?
NPL 2026 starts on Monday 26 October 2026, with Lumbini Lions facing Sudurpaschim Royals at 4:30 PM NPT.
When is the NPL 2026 final?
The Grand Finale is on Saturday 21 November 2026 (Mangsir 5 2083) at the TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur.
How many matches are in NPL 2026?
32 matches — 28 in the league stage and 4 in the playoffs.
What time do NPL 2026 matches start?
Single-header matches start at 4:30 PM NPT (4:15 PM IST). On double-header days the first match starts at 12:30 PM NPT (12:15 PM IST) and the second at 4:30 PM NPT.
How many matches does each team play in NPL 2026?
Each team plays seven league matches, facing every other side once, before the top four advance to the playoffs.
Where are NPL 2026 matches played?
All matches are at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, Kathmandu.
How do the NPL 2026 playoffs work?
The top four teams qualify. Qualifier 1 (17 Nov) is between the top two, with the winner going directly to the Grand Finale. The Eliminator (18 Nov) is between third and fourth, and the loser is out. Qualifier 2 (19 Nov) pits the Qualifier 1 loser against the Eliminator winner for the second final place.
More NPL 2026 Coverage
- NPL 2026 dates confirmed: October 26 to November 21
- NPL 2026 Points Table
- NPL 2026 Teams and Squads
- NPL 2026 Auction Results