


The Nepal Premier League (NPL) is Nepal’s premier franchise-based T20 cricket tournament, bringing together talented Nepali and international players to represent different franchise teams and compete for the championship. The tournament follows the Twenty20 format, where each team plays a maximum of 20 overs per innings, with matches conducted according to standard T20 cricket rules. The competition includes a league stage, followed by playoffs and the final to determine the season’s champion. NPL provides a platform for emerging Nepali cricketers to showcase their skills, promotes cricket across the country, and offers fans exciting matches and entertainment. All matches of the 2026 NPL season are scheduled to take place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, making it a major destination for cricket fans from across Nepal.