NPL 2026

The contenders

Teams

The eight franchises competing in the third Nepal Premier League season.

BIR

Biratnagar Kings

Captain
Sandeep Lamichhane
Head coach
Dhammika Prasad

Third in 2025

CHR

Chitwan Rhinos

Captain
Kushal Malla
Head coach
Sohail Tanvir

Seventh in 2025

JAN

Janakpur Bolts

Captain
Harmeet Singh
Head coach
Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Eighth in 2025

KAR

Karnali Yaks

Captain
Sompal Kami
Head coach
Gyanendra Malla

Sixth in 2025

KTM

Kathmandu Gorkhas

Captain
Karan KC
Head coach
Monty Desai

Fourth in 2025

LUM

Lumbini Lions

Captain
Rohit Paudel
Head coach
Tinu Yohannan

Defending champions

POK

Pokhara Avengers

Captain
Kushal Bhurtel
Head coach
Ajantha Mendis

Fifth in 2025

SPR

Sudurpaschim Royals

Captain
Dipendra Singh Airee
Head coach
Misbah-ul-Haq

2025 runners-up