How to watch NPL 2026 live: Start time, schedule, TV channel and streaming details for Nepal Premier League matches

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

NPL 2026 runs from October 26 to November 21 with eight teams competing.

Fans in India can stream the Nepal Premier League live on FanCode and Star Sports.

The tournament opener starts at 5:00 PM local time, which is 4:40 AM IST.

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Nepal Premier League kick-offs for the new 2026 season

The Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League returns for its 3rd season, running from October 26 to November 21. The tournament will have teams competing.

A total of 32 matches, including the play-offs, will be played at one venue. The season kicks off with the defending champions Lumbini Lions taking on Sudurpaschim Royals.

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NPL 2026 start time worldwide

The Nepal Premier League 2026 gets under way with Lumbini Lions taking on Sudurpaschim Royals at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on October 26. Matches begin at 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM local time.

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For fans in India, the start times are 12:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. IST.

Country / Region Start time Nepal (NST) 12:30 PM/5:00 PM India (IST) 12:15 PM/4:45 PM UK (BST) 7:30 AM/12:00 (noon) USA (ET) 2:30 AM/7:00 AM Canada (ET) 2:30 AM/7:00 AM Australia (AEST) 4:45 PM/9:15 PM

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NPL 2026 schedule and venues

Stage Dates Venue League stage October 26 - November 15 Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Qualifier 1 November 17 Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Eliminator November 18 Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Qualifier 2 November 19 Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Final November 21 Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

NPL 2026 TV channels and streaming by country

Region TV channel Live streaming Nepal Star Sports Network, Himalaya Sports NetTV India Star Sports Network FanCode UK N/A NetTV USA & Canada N/A NetTV Australia N/A NetTV UAE & Middle East N/A NetTV Bangladesh Star Sports Network N/A Bhutan Star Sports Network N/A Maldives Star Sports Network N/A Sri Lanka Star Sports Network N/A

Where to watch NPL 2026 in Nepal

TV channel: Star Sports Network, Himalaya Sports

Live streaming: NetTV

Fans in Nepal can watch the Nepal Premier League 2026 season on Star Sports Network and Himalaya Sports. The tournament can also be streamed on NetTV.

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Where to watch NPL 2026 in India

TV channel: Star Sports Network

Live streaming: FanCode

Fans in India can watch the Nepal Premier League 2026 live on Star Sports Network, with digital streaming available through FanCode.

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Where to watch NPL 2026 in the UK

TV channel: N/A

Live streaming: NetTV

Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the tournament through the NetTV streaming app.

Where to watch NPL 2026 in USA and Canada

TV channel: N/A

Live streaming: NetTV

Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the tournament through the NetTV streaming app.

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Where to watch NPL 2026 in Australia

TV channel: N/A

Live streaming: NetTV

Fans in Australia can watch the tournament through the NetTV streaming app.

Where to watch NPL 2026 in the UAE and Middle East

TV channel: N/A

Live streaming: NetTV

Fans in the UAE and the wider Middle East can watch the tournament through the NetTV streaming app.

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