How to Watch Nepal Cricket and the Nepal Premier League From the US (2026)
This guide is for Nepalis in the US who want to watch Nepal play live. It covers the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the national team, and what time each match is where you live.
Short answer:
- NPL Season 3 (Oct 26 to Nov 21, 2026): stream on NetTV. No US TV channel has it.
- Nepal in ICC events: Willow has the US rights through 2027.
- Match times: 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm in Nepal. On the East Coast that is 1:45 am and 6:15 am.
The Nepal Premier League, Season 3
- Dates: October 26 to November 21, 2026. The final is November 21.
- Venue: TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. It is the only ground in Nepal with floodlights. See the Nepal cricket stadium tracker.
- Start times: On double-header days the first match starts at 12:30 pm and the second at 5:00 pm Nepal time. Single-match days start at 5:00 pm. CAN moved the evening slot from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm in October to make room for DRS reviews. Some older schedules still show 4:30 pm.
Where to stream it in the US
| What | Where in the US | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NPL 2026, all matches | NetTV app or website | NetTV holds worldwide online rights, North America included (Wisden, Oct 25, 2026) |
| NPL on US TV | None | No US or Canada TV channel was named by any source I read |
| NPL on YouTube | No official stream | None announced. Unofficial streams are not licensed. |
| Nepal at ICC World Cups and T20 World Cups | Willow | ICC rights for the US and Canada through the end of 2027 |
Price: I could not find an official US price. One fan site lists a North America ceiling of US$10 for the season pass and says to confirm in the app. In Nepal, the TV rights are with Himalaya Sports TV, but that does not help you here.
NPL match times in the US
US clocks went back on November 1, 2026, so these are standard-time numbers. Nepal does not change its clocks. "Night before" means the match starts late on the previous US calendar day.
| Nepal time (NPT) | Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 pm (first match) | 1:45 am | 12:45 am | 11:45 pm night before | 10:45 pm night before |
| 5:00 pm (evening or single match) | 6:15 am | 5:15 am | 4:15 am | 3:15 am |
| 10:00 am (day match) | 11:15 pm night before | 10:15 pm night before | 9:15 pm night before | 8:15 pm night before |
Quick rule for any Nepal match
- November to mid-March (US standard time): Nepal is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of Eastern, and 13 hours 45 minutes ahead of Pacific.
- Mid-March to early November (US daylight time): Nepal is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Eastern, and 12 hours 45 minutes ahead of Pacific. A 5:00 pm match in Nepal is then 7:15 am Eastern.
The national team after the NPL
Sportsdunia (July 2026) lists a three-match T20 series against India A in Kirtipur on December 9, 11 and 13, 2026, at 10:00 am Nepal time. On the East Coast that is 11:15 pm the night before, which is a good slot for US fans. Its listing says more fixtures may be added. The stream for a bilateral series like this is announced series by series, so check CAN's official channels a week before.
For ICC tournaments, Willow is the answer in the US until the end of 2027. The ICC deal covers the men's Cricket World Cup 2027 and the women's T20 Champions Trophy 2027, among others.
What this means for you
- East Coast: the 6:15 am match fits before work. The 1:45 am match is a replay for most people.
- West Coast: the 10:45 pm match is the easy one. The 3:15 am match is not.
- Watching with family in Nepal on video call? They watch the 5:00 pm match after work. You are watching at sunrise.
- Going to a match in person? NPL games are in Kirtipur this season. If you are flying home for a wedding in November, read what a Nepal wedding costs from the US and plan one evening for cricket.
Sources
- NPL streaming rights and start times: Wisden (Oct 25, 2026).
- Revised 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm slots: Himalayan Times (Oct 21, 2026).
- Season dates: Kathmandu Post (Aug 8, 2026).
- US time conversions and no US TV: Nepalese Events (Oct 29, 2026); checked against UTC+5:45 for Nepal.
- Pass price ceiling and YouTube status (fan site, not official): nplt20league.com, read Nov 2, 2026.
- Willow ICC rights: ICC media release.
- India A series: Sportsdunia (Jul 30, 2026).
FAQ
How can I watch the Nepal Premier League in the USA?
Stream it on NetTV. Wisden (October 25, 2026) reports that NetTV holds the worldwide online rights for NPL 2026, including North America. No US TV channel carries it, and no official YouTube live stream has been announced.
What time are NPL 2026 matches in the US?
Matches start at 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm Nepal time. After US clocks changed on November 1, 2026, that is 1:45 am and 6:15 am Eastern, or 10:45 pm (the night before) and 3:15 am Pacific.
How much does the NPL pass cost in the US?
No official US price was published that I could find. A fan site lists a ceiling of US$10 for a season pass in North America. Check the price in the NetTV app before you pay.
Where can I watch Nepal in ICC tournaments in the US?
On Willow. The ICC gave Willow the US and Canada rights for ICC events through the end of 2027, including the men's and women's World Cups and T20 World Cups.
When does NPL Season 3 end?
The final is on November 21, 2026. The season started on October 26, 2026, at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
When is Nepal's next international match after the NPL?
Sportsdunia (July 2026) lists a three-match T20 series against India A in Kirtipur on December 9, 11 and 13, 2026, at 10:00 am Nepal time. That is 11:15 pm Eastern the night before. Confirm with the Cricket Association of Nepal closer to the date.
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