Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 Schedule Announced
20th September 2026, Kathmandu
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has officially released the schedule for the third edition of the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL). Running from October 26 to November 21 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, the tournament kicks off with Lumbini Lions facing Sudurpaschim Royals, featuring action-packed double-headers and high-stakes playoffs.
Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League Season 3
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has officially unveiled the schedule for the third edition of the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL). All matches of this franchise T20 tournament will be held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Key Highlights
Opening Match: The tournament kicks off on October 26 (Kartik 10), featuring Lumbini Lions against Sudurpaschim Royals at 4:30 PM.
Match Timings: On double-header days, the first fixture starts at 12:30 PM, followed by the second fixture at 4:30 PM. Single-match days will host a sole evening game at 4:30 PM.
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Grand Final: The playoff stage—comprising Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2—will run leading up to the final on November 21.
Tournament Schedule
| Date | Day | First Match / Time | Second Match / Time |
| 26 Oct | Mon | — | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals |
| 27 Oct | Tue | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts |
| 28 Oct | Wed | — | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings |
| 30 Oct | Fri | Rest Day | — |
| 31 Oct | Sat | Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings |
| 1 Nov | Sun | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | — |
| 2 Nov | Mon | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Karnali Yaks | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos |
| 3 Nov | Tue | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers |
| 4 Nov | Wed | Rest Day | — |
| 5 Nov | Thu | Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Biratnagar Kings |
| 6 Nov | Fri | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers |
| 7 Nov | Sat | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions | — |
| 8 Nov | Sun | Rest Day | — |
| 9 Nov | Mon | Pokhara Avengers vs Karnali Yaks | Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas |
| 10 Nov | Tue | — | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts |
| 11 Nov | Wed | Rest Day | — |
| 12 Nov | Thu | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions |
| 13 Nov | Fri | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals | Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos |
| 14 Nov | Sat | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | — |
| 15 Nov | Sun | Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks | Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas |
Playoffs & Grand Finale
| Date | Stage | Details |
| 17 Nov | Qualifier 1 | 1st Place vs 2nd Place |
| 18 Nov | Eliminator | 3rd Place vs 4th Place |
| 19 Nov | Qualifier 2 | Loser of Qualifier 1 vs. Winner of Eliminator |
| 21 Nov | Grand Finale | Championship Match |
