NPL T20 Schedule: Nepal Premier League Fixtures 2025
Nepal cricket is on the rise, and they are making waves in world cricket purely on their talent and passion for this sport. Another initiative for their cricket-loving fans is the Nepal Premier League, which started in 2024. NPL Schedule 2025 Announced Soon
After the very successful inauguration of the Nepal Premier League in 2024, the Cricket Association of Nepal is ready to host yet another season of the NPL. The second season, which will run from 29 November to 31 December 2025, will feature 32 matches at the same venue. A total of 8 teams are participating in this tournament.
The world has already witnessed the developing cricket craze in Nepal. After the successful previous season, this time, the NPL T20 2025 is going to be bigger. So, there will be much for cricket fans to enjoy. Here on this website, you will get to know the NPL schedule, match dates, timing venue, teams, and their squads.
NPL T20 schedule 2025
The Nepal Premier League T20 second season is starting from 29 November 2025 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The NPL schedule is live now, and fixtures for all 8 teams are announced.
| Tournament | CPL T20 2025 |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2 |
| NPL Schedule Date | 10 December 2025 |
| Total Teams | 8 |
| Total Matches | 32 |
| Opening Ceremony Date | 19 December 2025 |
| NPL Final Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Prize Money | 3 Crore |
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Here is the complete schedule for the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League 2025.
NPL Schedule 2025
Here is the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 schedule in table format, including dates, teams, times, and venue:
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | 12:00 PM | Tribhuvan Univ. Int’l Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Dec 2 | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Chitwan Rhinos | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 2 | Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 3 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 3 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 4 | Karnali Yaks vs Kathmandu Gurkhas | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 4 | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 5 | Pokhara Avengers vs Janakpur Bolts | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 5 | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 6 | Karnali Yaks vs Chitwan Rhinos | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 6 | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 7 | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 7 | Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 8 | Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 8 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 10 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 10 | Karnali Yaks vs Pokhara Avengers | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 11 | Janakpur Bolts vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 11 | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Lumbini Lions | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 12 | Pokhara Avengers vs Biratnagar Kings | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 12 | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 13 | Lumbini Lions vs Karnali Yaks | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 13 | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 14 | Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gurkhas | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 14 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 15 | Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gurkhas | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 15 | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 16 | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 18 | Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | 09:00 AM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 18 | Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | 01:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 19 | Qualifier 2 | 12:00 PM | Kirtipur |
| Dec 21 | Final | 12:00 PM | Kirtipur |
NPL 2025 Fixtures
NPL 2025 schedule PDF download
You can also download PDFs of all Nepal Premier League matches from our website, so you won’t have to bother every time. Because with the dozens of matches, the knockout stages, it is difficult to keep track of every match, so that’s why we have this organized NPL T20 schedule for you.
NPL Playoff and Eliminator Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Eliminator | Kirtipur | 9:00 AM |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Qualifier 1 | Kirtipur | 1:00 PM |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Qualifier 2: Winner of Eliminator vs Loser of Qualifier 1 | Kirtipur | 12:00 PM |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 | Kirtipur | 12:00 PM |
Siddharata Bank Nepal Premier League final date and venue
The final of the Nepal Premier League 2025 will be played on 21st December at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal. All the matches of the NPL will be played at the same venue, as Nepal cricket is still developing and there are not a lot of cricket grounds there.
Timing for NPL 2025 matches
Here is the timing of the NPL T20 2025 matches,
The first match of the day will be played at 9:15 am local time.
The second match of the day will be played at 1:15 pm local time.
The qualifiers and final will be played at 12:15 pm local time.
Format of NPL t20
NPL is played in a Round Robin format same as other international leagues, PSL, CPL, and IPL. According to this format, two qualifiers and one eliminator will be played among the top 4 teams of the league.
1st qualifier will be played between the top 2 teams. The winner will advance to the final, while the loser will play qualifier 2.
The eliminator will be played between the third and fourth teams on the points table. The winner of the eliminator will play qualifier 2.
Now, the winner of qualifier 2 will play in the final against the winner of qualifier 1, while the other two teams have been eliminated from the tournament.
The winner of the final will take the trophy and prize money home.
Nepal Premier League Prize Money Breakdown
- Champion: रू1.1 crore (US$80,000–82,000)
- Runner-up: रू51 lakh (US$37,000–38,000)
- Third place: रू25 lakh (US$18,000–19,000)
- Fourth place: रू15 lakh (US$11,000)
Conclusion
Nepal Premier League is a new cricket league started by the Cricket Association of Nepal in Cooperation with Siddhartha Bank. After the huge success in the inaugural season of NPL 2024, they are ready to host the NPL 2025 season. You can download and watch the NPL schedule, squads, news, and NPL live scores from our website.
FAQ
When will NPL start?
The NPL second season will start from 29 November, and the final will be played on 31 December 2025.
What is the prize money for the Nepal Premier League?
The prize money for NPL T20 winner is रू1.1 crore (US$80,000–82,000).
How many teams are there in the Nepal T20 league?
There is are total of 8 teams in NPL, each team representing their city,
- Biratnagar Kings
- Chitwan Rhinos
- Janakpur Bolts
- Karnali Yaks
- Kathmandu Gurkhas
- Lumbini Lions
- Pokhara Avengers
- Sudurpaschim Royals
Who is the Indian player in NPL?
Shikhar Dhawan was the only Indian player who played NPL in the 2024 season.
How many Premier League teams are there in Nepal?
There are 8 teams in the NPL, every team representing their respective city or province.
Which team is top in the NPL?
Sudurpashim Royals top the points table in NPL 2024, but they lost to Janakpur Bolts in the final and couldn’t win the first NPL T20 title.