Nepal Premier League 2026: Schedule, Teams, Venue & Match Timings
The Nepal Premier League is Nepal’s franchise T20 competition. The 2026 season has eight teams and 32 matches, all at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Here is the guide.
Teams
- Biratnagar Kings
- Chitwan Rhinos
- Janakpur Bolts
- Karnali Yaks
- Kathmandu Gurkhas
- Lumbini Lions
- Pokhara Avengers
- Sudurpaschim Royals
Dates, venue and timings
The season runs from 26 October to the final on 21 November 2026, with every match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, near Kathmandu.
On double-header days the first match starts at 12:30 pm Nepal time (06:45 UTC, 12:15 pm IST, 11:45 am PKT) and the second at 5:00 pm Nepal time (11:15 UTC, 4:45 pm IST, 4:15 pm PKT).
Format
Matches are standard T20s, 20 overs a side. The eight teams play a league stage, and the top sides go into the play-offs and the final. Teams level on points are separated by net run rate.
The live NPL 2026 points table and fixtures are on the series page.
Follow the NPL live
Follow every Nepal Premier League match on Alventra Sports: every match page has the live score, a full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary and the Crease Cam replay, updating every few seconds while play is on. The schedule shows every fixture in your own time zone.