NPL 2026 fixtures — all 28 league matches
Every league match is at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Times are in Nepal Standard Time (NST, UTC+5:45) — 12:30 PM NST is 11:45 AM PKT and 6:45 AM UTC, and 4:30 PM NST is 3:45 PM PKT and 10:45 AM UTC. 21 of the 28 matches are played, and the next match is Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers on Thursday 12 November.
| Match | Date | Time (NST) | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 26 Oct | 4:30 PM | Lumbini Lions 88/3 (9.5 ov) vs Sudurpaschim Royals 87 (17.2 ov) | Lumbini Lions won by 7 wickets |
| 2 | Tue 27 Oct | 12:30 PM | Biratnagar Kings 149/10 (19.3 ov) vs Chitwan Rhinos 157/3 (20 ov) | Chitwan Rhinos won by 8 runs |
| 3 | Tue 27 Oct | 4:30 PM | Karnali Yaks 132/9 (20 ov) vs Janakpur Bolts 113/10 (19.3 ov) | Karnali Yaks won by 19 runs |
| 4 | Wed 28 Oct | 4:30 PM | Pokhara Avengers 145/7 (20 ov) vs Sudurpaschim Royals 148/4 (16.5 ov) | Sudurpaschim Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 5 | Thu 29 Oct | 12:30 PM | Janakpur Bolts 116/2 (17.2 ov) vs Kathmandu Gorkhas 115/10 (19.3 ov) | Janakpur Bolts won by 8 wickets |
| 6 | Thu 29 Oct | 4:30 PM | Karnali Yaks 187/6 (19.5 ov) vs Biratnagar Kings 186/7 (20 ov) | Karnali Yaks won by 4 wickets |
| 7 | Sat 31 Oct | 12:30 PM | Lumbini Lions — vs Chitwan Rhinos — | No result — abandoned due to rain, points shared |
| 8 | Sat 31 Oct | 4:30 PM | Sudurpaschim Royals 70/3 (5 ov) vs Biratnagar Kings 105/2 (5 ov) | Biratnagar Kings won by 35 runs |
| 9 | Sun 01 Nov | 4:30 PM | Janakpur Bolts 147/7 (20 ov) vs Pokhara Avengers 138/9 (20 ov) | Janakpur Bolts won by 9 runs |
| 10 | Mon 02 Nov | 12:30 PM | Kathmandu Gorkhas 181/6 (19.4 ov) vs Karnali Yaks 180/6 (20 ov) | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 4 wickets |
| 11 | Mon 02 Nov | 4:30 PM | Sudurpaschim Royals 131/5 (16.4 ov) vs Chitwan Rhinos 129/6 (20 ov) | Sudurpaschim Royals won by 5 wickets |
| 12 | Tue 03 Nov | 12:30 PM | Biratnagar Kings 174/3 (20 ov) vs Janakpur Bolts 172/7 (20 ov) | Biratnagar Kings won by 2 runs |
| 13 | Tue 03 Nov | 4:30 PM | Lumbini Lions 98/2 (11.4 ov) vs Pokhara Avengers 97/9 (20 ov) | Lumbini Lions won by 8 wickets |
| 14 | Thu 05 Nov | 12:30 PM | Lumbini Lions 149/8 (20 ov) vs Janakpur Bolts 133/8 (20 ov) | Lumbini Lions won by 16 runs |
| 15 | Thu 05 Nov | 4:30 PM | Kathmandu Gorkhas 86/1 (9.4 ov) vs Biratnagar Kings 83/10 (18.3 ov) | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 9 wickets |
| 16 | Fri 06 Nov | 12:30 PM | Sudurpaschim Royals 176/6 (20 ov) vs Karnali Yaks 137/7 (20 ov) | Sudurpaschim Royals won by 39 runs |
| 17 | Fri 06 Nov | 4:30 PM | Chitwan Rhinos 151/6 (20 ov) vs Pokhara Avengers 121/10 (19 ov) | Chitwan Rhinos won by 30 runs |
| 18 | Sat 07 Nov | 4:30 PM | Kathmandu Gorkhas 160/8 (20 ov) vs Lumbini Lions 124/10 (19.3 ov) | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 36 runs |
| 19 | Mon 09 Nov | 12:30 PM | Pokhara Avengers 217/3 (20 ov) vs Karnali Yaks 154/10 (18.3 ov) | Pokhara Avengers won by 63 runs |
| 20 | Mon 09 Nov | 4:30 PM | Chitwan Rhinos 170/7 (20 ov) vs Kathmandu Gorkhas 180/8 (20 ov) | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 10 runs |
| 21 | Tue 10 Nov | 4:30 PM | Sudurpaschim Royals 120/9 (20 ov) vs Janakpur Bolts 93 (19.5 ov) | Sudurpaschim Royals won by 27 runs |
| 22 | Thu 12 Nov | 12:30 PM | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | Upcoming |
| 23 | Thu 12 Nov | 4:30 PM | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions | Upcoming |
| 24 | Fri 13 Nov | 12:30 PM | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals | Upcoming |
| 25 | Fri 13 Nov | 4:30 PM | Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos | Upcoming |
| 26 | Sat 14 Nov | 4:30 PM | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | Upcoming |
| 27 | Sun 15 Nov | 12:30 PM | Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks | Upcoming |
| 28 | Sun 15 Nov | 4:30 PM | Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | Upcoming |
Fixtures verified against the NPL fixtures file. Scores are from the verified scorecards; the Match 21 score is from the CricTracker live scorecard (verified 10 November 2026). Match 8 was shortened to 5 overs per side by rain. Match 7 was abandoned due to rain — no result, points shared.
Playoffs — four matches, 17 to 21 November
The top four teams on the points table qualify for the playoffs. All four playoff matches are at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, and start at 4:30 PM NST (3:45 PM PKT, 10:45 AM UTC).
| Stage | Date | Time (NST) | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | Tue 17 Nov | 4:30 PM | 1st vs 2nd |
| Eliminator | Wed 18 Nov | 4:30 PM | 3rd vs 4th |
| Qualifier 2 | Thu 19 Nov | 4:30 PM | Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator |
| Final | Sat 21 Nov | 4:30 PM | Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 |
The teams in each playoff match depend on the final league standings — they are confirmed once the league stage ends on Sunday 15 November. 20 November is a rest day between Qualifier 2 and the final.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next NPL match?
Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers, Match 22, on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 12:30 PM NST (11:45 AM PKT, 6:45 AM UTC), at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
When does the NPL league stage end?
Sunday 15 November 2026, with Match 28 — Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas at 4:30 PM NST. The playoffs then run from 17 to 21 November.
When is the NPL final?
Saturday 21 November 2026 at 4:30 PM NST (3:45 PM PKT, 10:45 AM UTC), at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The finalists are the winners of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2.
Where are NPL matches played?
All 32 matches of NPL Season 3 are played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal.
More NPL coverage
- Nepal Premier League — the points table, results, squads, playoffs and where to watch.
- NPL Points Table — the standings after every match, with net run rate and form.
- NPL Results — every result so far, newest first, with scores.