Nepal Premier League Season 3 opens on Monday, 26 October 2026, with defending champions Lumbini Lions facing Sudurpaschim Royals at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) says single-match days start at 5:00 PM, while the first game on double-header days begins at 12:30 PM and the second at 5:00 PM. In Nepal, fans can watch matches on Himalaya Sports or stream them through NetTV.

TV: Himalaya Sports

CAN has named Himalaya Sports as the official TV broadcaster in Nepal and NetTV as the official OTT provider. Himalaya Television secured the TV rights, while NetTV won the OTT rights when CAN opened bids in September. Check that your cable or DTH package includes Himalaya Sports before match day.

Streaming: NetTV pass, price, and devices

CAN has authorized NetTV to sell the NPL 2026 streaming pass in Nepal for Rs 400, tax included, covering all 32 matches. An existing NetTV subscription does not include NPL Season 3, so fans must buy the separate NPL package for their region. 

The pass is country-locked and valid on the NetTV mobile app and web platform. eSewa’s terms state that it is not applicable on Smart TV or set-top-box apps, so use a phone, tablet, or browser to watch.

NPL 2026 match times

CAN revised the schedule to accommodate DRS: the second match of a double-header and all single-match days moved from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM, while the 12:30 PM first match on double-header days remained unchanged.

Matchday 2, on 27 October, is a double-header. The league phase has four rest days: 30 October, 4, 8, and 11 November, and the round-robin ends on 15 November. The final is scheduled for 21 November.

Watching outside Nepal

NetTV’s NPL pass pricing varies by region: Rs 400 in Nepal, US$4/Rs 600 in the Middle East, and US$10 in the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. For other countries, including India and Pakistan, the price is shown inside the NetTV app and should be checked before purchase. blog.esewa.com+1

NetTV holds the worldwide OTT rights for NPL Season 3, including India and Pakistan. No separate TV broadcaster for Pakistan has been confirmed, and FanCode is not a confirmed official NPL 2026 partner.

How to Watch NPL 2026 on Mobile (NetTV App)

Watching at the stadium

eSewa is the official ticketing partner. CAN has fixed league-stage tickets at Rs 500 for general entry and Rs 1,000 for premium entry, while the eliminator and final are priced at Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,000, respectively.

Avoid pirated streams.

On 25 October, CAN Secretary Paras Khadka urged fans to use official platforms and say no to piracy. Fans should watch through Himalaya Sports on television or NetTV online to support Nepali cricket.

Follow ball-by-ball updates on our live scores page, check fixtures on the NPL 2026 schedule, and see country guides in the where-to-watch hub.