NPL 2026 Auction Results – Sold Players, Prices & Updated Squads

The Nepal Premier League Season 3 mini-auction closed in Kathmandu on July 6, 2026, after eight franchises locked in retentions and then filled remaining squad slots from a 155-player shortlist. This guide summarises the key results — full tables live on the NPL Auction 2026 page and in our retained players & full squads report.

NPL 2026 Schedule & Match Fixtures

NPL 2026 Auction Overview

Season 3 features eight teams in a single round-robin league stage (28 matches) plus four playoff matches — 32 fixtures in total — at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

• Total teams: 8
• Format: Single round-robin + playoffs (32 matches)
• Season window: October 26 – November 21, 2026

Auction Details (Quick Facts)

The NPL Season 3 auction was held in Kathmandu on July 6, 2026.

• Total registered players: 347
• Shortlisted players: 155 (5 Category A, 27 B, 123 C)
• Players sold: 37
• Players unsold: 118
• Highest bid: NPR 20 lakh (Aasif Sheikh → Lumbini Lions)
• Combined spend: NPR 244.25 lakh

Top Buys from the Auction

Category A headline sales

• Aasif Sheikh – Lumbini Lions – NPR 20 lakh (top buy; released by Janakpur Bolts before the auction)
• Arjun Gharti – Pokhara Avengers – NPR 15 lakh
• Bibek Kumar Yadav – Chitwan Rhinos – NPR 15 lakh
• Rupesh Kumar Singh – Biratnagar Kings – NPR 15 lakh
• Trit Raj Das – Janakpur Bolts – NPR 15 lakh

Players such as Arjun Saud, Dev Khanal, Pawan Sarraf, and Mohammad Aadil Alam were retained by their franchises ahead of the auction — they were not among the Season 3 auction's top buys.

Other notable Category B picks

• Dipak Bohara – Sudurpaschim Royals – NPR 10 lakh
• Kishor Mahato – Lumbini Lions – NPR 10 lakh
• Shubh Kansakar – Karnali Yaks – NPR 10 lakh

NPL 2026 Points Table & Standings

Players Sold – Headline Table

For the complete sold list (including Category C), see the auction results hub.

Unsold Players – Key Names

118 shortlisted players went unsold. Confirmed names from the live tracker include Amit Shrestha, Anuj Kumar Chanara, Dipesh Kandel, and Sunam Gautam. Unsold players may still be signed later as replacements.

Updated Team Squads After Auction

NPL 2026 Full Team Squads & Players List

Biratnagar Kings
Retained core around Sandeep Lamichhane; top auction buy Rupesh Kumar Singh (15 lakh).

Chitwan Rhinos
Retained Kushal Malla; added Bibek Kumar Yadav at 15 lakh plus Category C depth.

Janakpur Bolts
Released Aasif Sheikh, retained Lalit Rajbanshi and others; rebuilt with Trit Raj Das (15 lakh) and several Category B/C buys.

Karnali Yaks
Built around Sompal Kami; added Shubh Kansakar (10 lakh).

Kathmandu Gurkhas
Purse-conscious session around Karan KC, with multiple Category C additions at base price.

Lumbini Lions
Defending champions retained Rohit Paudel's core and landed Aasif Sheikh for 20 lakh.

Pokhara Avengers
Added Arjun Gharti (15 lakh) around Kushal Bhurtel.

Sudurpaschim Royals
Kept Dipendra Singh Airee; added Dipak Bohara (10 lakh) and domestic depth.

Latest Updates

• Tournament dates: October 26 – November 21, 2026
• Venue: TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
• Full sold/unsold tracker: NPL Auction 2026

NPL 2026 Venues & Stadium Details

Quick FAQs

When was the NPL 2026 auction held?
July 6, 2026, in Kathmandu.

Who was the highest-paid player?
Aasif Sheikh, sold to Lumbini Lions for NPR 20 lakh.

How many teams are playing this season?
Eight teams.

When does the tournament begin?
October 26 to November 21, 2026.