Prime Minister Balen Shah opens NPL Season 3, and the champions now get Rs 15 million
The Prime Minister opened the third season in Kirtipur just before Monday's opener. The winners now get Rs 15 million, more than in the first two seasons.
Prime Minister Balen Shah opened the third season of the Nepal Premier League on Monday at the Tribhuvan University ground in Kirtipur, shortly before the first game between Lumbini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals.
More prize money
The prize money has gone up this season. The champions get Rs 15 million, more than in the first two seasons. (Reports differ on the old figure, so we've left it out.) The Kathmandu Post says the rise follows growth in the league's revenue.
| Finish | Prize |
|---|---|
| Champions | Rs 15 million |
| Runners-up | Rs 8 million |
| Third | Rs 4 million |
| Fourth | Rs 3 million |
The season so far
Lumbini Lions beat Sudurpaschim by seven wickets in the opener, and Chitwan Rhinos beat Biratnagar Kings by eight runs on Tuesday. The league runs until Sunday 15 November, and the final is on Saturday 21 November. The table, results and every fixture are on our NPL 2026 page.
Sources
- Prime Minister Balen Shah inaugurates third season of Nepal Premier League, OnlineKhabar English, 26 October 2026
- NPL Season 3 winner to receive Rs15 million as prize money rises, The Kathmandu Post, 25 October 2026
- Nepal's premier league season 3 kicks off, The Annapurna Express, 27 October 2026
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