NPL 2026 Schedule: Full Fixture List, Dates and Match Times
Every NPL 2026 fixture from the opener on 26 October to the final on 21 November, with match times in Nepal time.
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Here is the NPL 2026 schedule in one place, so you can plan your evenings around it.
The basics
All 32 matches are at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The league stage runs from 26 October to 15 November, then the playoffs take over from 17 November. The final is on Saturday 21 November.
Single-match days start at 5pm Nepal time. Double-header days have games at 12:30pm and 5pm.
Opening week
Sunday 26 October: Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals, 5pm. A rematch of last year's final.
Monday 27 October: Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos at 12:30pm, then Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts at 5pm.
Thursday 29 October: Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas at 12:30pm. We have a preview of that one.
The playoffs
Qualifier 1, 17 November: 1st vs 2nd. The winner goes straight to the final.
Eliminator, 18 November: 3rd vs 4th. The loser goes home.
Qualifier 2, 19 November: loser of Qualifier 1 vs winner of the Eliminator.
Final, 21 November.
Where to find every match
Rather than copy all 28 league games here and risk them going out of date, our fixtures and results page lists every match in order, Match 1 first, with scores added as games finish. The today's match page shows what is on today in Nepal time, which is handy if you just want a quick look.
If you are abroad, take 15 minutes off for India and remember Nepal is UTC plus 5:45. Our match time guide has the conversions.
