Nepal Premier League Season 3 arrives at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur this November, and organizers have laid out how fans will buy in - three seating tiers, two season-pass options, and a fan zone built to keep the excitement going outside the boundary rope. Here's a complete breakdown of what's confirmed so far.

Tournament Window

All 32 matches of NPL Season 3 are scheduled to run from October 26 to November 21, 2026 at Kirtipur. (Note: this window differs from an earlier CAN calendar reference pointing to an October-November slot - treat the Oct 26-Nov 21 dates as the currently reported schedule pending final CAN confirmation.)

Ticketing Goes Fully Digital

Season 3 drops paper tickets entirely. Every seat is sold as a QR-coded digital pass, bought through official ticketing partners and authenticated at entry via scanning turnstiles. Organizers say the switch is meant to speed up gate entry and cut down on scalping around the stadium perimeter. Fans will need a mobile banking or digital wallet account to complete purchases once booking opens in October.

Ticket Pricing by Enclosure

Figures above are as reported by a competitor site and have not yet been cross-verified against an official CAN or NPL ticketing announcement. Treat as provisional until confirmed on the official portal.

Season Passes

Editorial flag - pricing math doesn't hold up: the source claims the Group Stage Pass saves fans "over 25 percent" versus buying single tickets. Running the numbers on the cheapest single-match option (28 x NPR 300 General Parapet tickets = NPR 8,400) against the NPR 7,500 Group Stage Pass gives a saving of roughly 10.7 percent, not 25+. Unless the comparison is meant to be against Grandstand-tier single tickets (28 x NPR 700 = NPR 19,600, which would make the group pass a much bigger saving), the 25 percent figure as stated looks inflated or ambiguously benchmarked. Flagging this rather than repeating the claim uncritically.

Fan Zone (Outside the Eastern Gate)

A dedicated fan zone runs alongside every match day, featuring:

• Official merchandise stalls for all eight franchises - Biratnagar Kings, Chitwan Rhinos, Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks, Kathmandu Gorkhas, Lumbini Lions, Pokhara Avengers, Sudurpaschim Royals
• Food courts mixing local Nepali cuisine with international fast-food vendors (non-alcoholic beverages only)
• 40x20 ft LED screens broadcasting live Kantipur Max coverage for fans without stadium tickets
• Interactive zones: speed-gun bowling cages, batting simulators, and skill challenges for youth fans during breaks

Gate Times

Standard security screening applies - bag checks, metal detectors, and a ban on sharp objects, glass containers, fireworks, and unauthorized banners.

Getting There

Free electric shuttles are planned between designated parking zones (Balkhu and the TU main gate area) and the stadium entry points, aimed at easing congestion along Kirtipur's narrower access roads on match days.

Accessibility and Medical Support

Wheelchair ramps and reserved viewing platforms are planned in the Premium Grandstand tier, with usher assistance from shuttle drop-off to seating. On the medical side, two mobile clinics and four standby ambulances are slated to be staffed on-site by paramedics from Kathmandu hospitals, alongside hydration points along the parapet concourse.

Booking Timeline

Ticket sales and customer support are expected to open roughly six weeks before the tournament opener - Janakpur Bolts vs. Kathmandu Gorkhas on November 17 - through the official NPL portal and authorized booking apps.