The official Nepal Premier League 2026 fixtures schedule has landed, locking in 32 matches across 27 days for what promises to be the league’s most scrutinized campaign yet. Organizers have built on the momentum of previous editions, but the dense timetable puts immense pressure on player recovery and surface management at Kathmandu’s cricket cathedral.
Running from October 26 to November 21, 2026, the entire tournament will unfold at the iconic Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Here is the match-by-match calendar, accompanied by a sharp, candid look at what works—and what doesn’t—in this season’s scheduling setup.
Complete Nepal Premier League 2026 Fixtures Schedule: League Stage
All 28 group-stage games follow a single round-robin format before the top four advance to the Page playoff system.
| Match # | Date | Fixture | Time (NPT) | Time (IST) |
| Match 1 | Mon, Oct 26 | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 2 | Tue, Oct 27 | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 3 | Tue, Oct 27 | Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 4 | Wed, Oct 28 | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 5 | Thu, Oct 29 | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 6 | Thu, Oct 29 | Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 7 | Sat, Oct 31 | Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 8 | Sat, Oct 31 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 9 | Sun, Nov 01 | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 10 | Mon, Nov 02 | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 11 | Mon, Nov 02 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 12 | Tue, Nov 03 | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 13 | Tue, Nov 03 | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 14 | Thu, Nov 05 | Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 15 | Thu, Nov 05 | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Biratnagar Kings | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 16 | Fri, Nov 06 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 17 | Fri, Nov 06 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 18 | Sat, Nov 07 | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Lumbini Lions | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 19 | Mon, Nov 09 | Pokhara Avengers vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 20 | Mon, Nov 09 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gurkhas | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 21 | Tue, Nov 10 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 22 | Thu, Nov 12 | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 23 | Thu, Nov 12 | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 24 | Fri, Nov 13 | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 25 | Fri, Nov 13 | Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 26 | Sat, Nov 14 | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | 12:30 PM | 12:15 PM |
| Match 27 | Sat, Nov 14 | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Pokhara Avengers | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
| Match 28 | Sun, Nov 15 | Karnali Yaks vs Chitwan Rhinos | 04:30 PM | 04:15 PM |
Playoff Fixtures & Championship Road
The top four teams will battle through the standard four-game finals series to crown the champion.
- Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd): Tuesday, November 17, 2026 — 04:30 PM NPT (04:15 PM IST)
- Eliminator (3rd vs 4th): Wednesday, November 18, 2026 — 04:30 PM NPT (04:15 PM IST)
- Qualifier 2 (Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator): Thursday, November 19, 2026 — 04:30 PM NPT (04:15 PM IST)
- NPL 2026 Grand Final: Saturday, November 21, 2026 — 04:30 PM NPT (04:15 PM IST)
Where to Watch the NPL 2026
- In India: FanCode holds exclusive streaming rights via app and web.
- In Nepal: Himalaya TV and Himalaya Sports HD handle linear cable broadcast, with digital access on NetTV.
Final Verdict
Mastering the nuances of the Nepal Premier League 2026 fixtures schedule gives teams and fans the ultimate edge as this high-stakes Himalayan cricket festival unfolds. With games coming thick and fast on a deteriorating Kirtipur surface, the franchise that rotates its bowling assets best and conquers the toss will lift the trophy. Keep this schedule bookmarked—Season 3 will move fast.
FAQs
The tournament begins on Monday, October 26, 2026, with an opening clash between Lumbini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals.
There are 32 matches in total: 28 league stage matches and 4 playoff games.
Standard afternoon/evening games start at 04:30 PM NPT, which is 04:15 PM IST.
The final is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 04:30 PM NPT at Kirtipur.
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