Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures & Match Dates
The NPL 2026 Schedule is the complete timetable for Nepal Premier League Season 3 — every match date, fixture, team, venue, and start time in one place. Track today's match, the next five fixtures, the full 32-match schedule, and the live points table as the season unfolds.
NPL 2026 runs November 17 – December 13, 2026, with all 32 matches (28 league + 4 playoff) played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Eight teams compete, with Lumbini Lions defending their 2025 title.
Nepal Premier League 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) |
| Season | Season 3 (2026) |
| Organizer | Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) |
| Teams | 8 |
| Matches | 32 (28 league + 4 playoff) |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Defending Champion | Lumbini Lions (2025) |
| Format | Single round-robin + 4-team playoffs |
| Start Date | November 17, 2026 |
| Final Date | December 13, 2026 |
| Official Status | Fixture-level dates pending final CAN confirmation |
NPL 2026 Schedule & Full Fixtures
The NPL 2026 schedule features 32 matches across 8 teams from November 17 to December 13, 2026, all played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The tournament opens with Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas and closes with the Final on December 13.
Tue, 17 Nov '26
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Wed, 18 Nov '26
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Wed, 18 Nov '26
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Thu, 19 Nov '26
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Fri, 20 Nov '26
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Sat, 21 Nov '26
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Sun, 22 Nov '26
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Sun, 22 Nov '26
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Tue, 24 Nov '26
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Tue, 24 Nov '26
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Wed, 25 Nov '26
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Thu, 26 Nov '26
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Fri, 27 Nov '26
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Fri, 27 Nov '26
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Sat, 28 Nov '26
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Sun, 29 Nov '26
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Sun, 29 Nov '26
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Mon, 30 Nov '26
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Wed, 2 Dec '26
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Wed, 2 Dec '26
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Thu, 3 Dec '26
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Fri, 4 Dec '26
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Fri, 4 Dec '26
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Sat, 5 Dec '26
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Sun, 6 Dec '26
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Sun, 6 Dec '26
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Mon, 7 Dec '26
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Wed, 9 Dec '26
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Qualifier 1
1st vs 2nd (League Table)
4:00 PM
Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Thu, 10 Dec '26
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Eliminator
3rd vs 4th (League Table)
4:00 PM
Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Fri, 11 Dec '26
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Qualifier 2
Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator
4:00 PM
Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Sun, 13 Dec '26
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Final
TBD vs TBD
3:30 PM
Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Schedule Statistics
NPL 2026 Tournament Format
League Stage: All 8 teams play each other once — 28 matches total. Points: 2 for a win, 0 for a loss, 1 each for no result. Net Run Rate (NRR) breaks ties.
Top 4: The top four teams by points (NRR as tiebreaker) advance to the playoffs.
Qualifier 1: 1st-placed team vs 2nd-placed team. Winner goes straight to the Final.
Eliminator: 3rd-placed team vs 4th-placed team. Loser is knocked out.
Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs winner of the Eliminator. Winner advances to the Final.
Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs winner of Qualifier 2 — for the NPL 2026 title.
NPL 2026 Teams
The Nepal Premier League Season 3 will feature 8 strong teams competing for the title. Fans can follow their favorite squads and track every match they play.
Team Wise Schedules
Don't miss a single match. Choose your favorite team below to view their complete NPL 2026 tournament fixtures.
NPL 2026 Venue
All 32 matches of NPL 2026 will be played at a single venue:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Kirtipur Cricket Ground |
| Established | 1998 |
| Capacity | ~20,000 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, Chobhar End |
| Curator | Tribhuvan University |
| Home team | Nepal national cricket team |
| Timezone | UTC +5:45 (NPT) |
| Pitch | Generally batting-friendly; teams batting first have historically scored well |
| Highest total (NPL) | Biratnagar Kings, 220/6 vs Pokhara Avengers, 18 Nov 2025 |
| Lowest total (NPL) | Janakpur Bolts, 51/10 vs Sudurpaschim Royals, 11 Dec 2024 |
| Highest individual score (NPL) | Mark Watt, 114* vs Lumbini Lions, 22 Nov 2025 |
