Second Edition of Nepal Premier League - NPL Season 2 Schedule Time Table 2025
Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2 brings together eight franchise teams in a single round-robin league followed by play-offs and a final. The tournament is scheduled across Mangsir, with afternoon and day–night fixtures and designated rest days to manage player workload and broadcasting plans.
This time table gives a clear view of every league match, rest day, and knockout fixture so that fans can follow their teams throughout the season.
Teams Participating in NPL Season 2
The following franchises are featured in NPL Season 2:
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Janakpur Bolts
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Kathmandu Gorkhas
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Chitwan Rhinos
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Biratnagar Kings
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Lumbini Lions
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Pokhara Avengers
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Sudurpaschim Royals
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Karnali Yaks
Each team plays the others in the league stage. The top four progress to the play-offs, which decide the finalists and the eventual champion.
NPL Season 2 League and Play-off Format
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Single round-robin league stage
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Two official rest days in between (Mangsir 7 and Mangsir 15)
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Top two league teams meet in Qualifier 1
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Third and fourth in the table meet in the Eliminator
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Loser of Qualifier 1 faces the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2
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Winner of Qualifier 1 and winner of Qualifier 2 meet in the final
This format gives league-topping teams a second chance to reach the final, while keeping the competition open for the top four.
NPL Season 2 Full Schedule (Mangsir Fixtures and Times)
All dates are according to the Nepali calendar month of Mangsir. Times are as provided by the tournament schedule.
| Date (Mangsir) | Stage | Fixture | Time |
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| 1 | League | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 4:00 PM |
| 2 | League | Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks | 11:45 AM |
| 2 | League | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | 4:00 PM |
| 3 | League | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 4:00 PM |
| 4 | League | Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos | 4:00 PM |
| 5 | League | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 4:00 PM |
| 6 | League | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions | 11:15 AM |
| 6 | League | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Biratnagar Kings | 3:30 PM |
| 7 | Rest day | — | — |
| 8 | League | Janakpur Bolts vs Biratnagar Kings | 11:45 AM |
| 8 | League | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks | 4:00 PM |
| 9 | League | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions | 4:00 PM |
| 10 | League | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | 4:00 PM |
| 11 | League | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals | 11:45 AM |
| 11 | League | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | 4:00 PM |
| 12 | League | Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 11:45 AM |
| 12 | League | Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings | 4:00 PM |
| 13 | League | Pokhara Avengers vs Lumbini Lions | 11:15 AM |
| 13 | League | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Royals | 3:30 PM |
| 14 | League | Karnali Yaks vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 3:30 PM |
| 15 | Rest day | — | — |
| 16 | League | Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos | 11:45 AM |
| 16 | League | Pokhara Avengers vs Karnali Yaks | 4:00 PM |
| 17 | League | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | 4:00 PM |
| 18 | League | Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 11:45 AM |
| 18 | League | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos | 4:00 PM |
| 19 | League | Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts | 4:00 PM |
| 20 | League | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings | 11:15 AM |
| 20 | League | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | 3:30 PM |
| 21 | League | Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts | 3:30 PM |
| 23 | Qualifier 1 | First place vs Second place | 4:00 PM |
| 24 | Eliminator | Third place vs Fourth place | 4:00 PM |
| 25 | Qualifier 2 | Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator | 4:00 PM |
| 27 | Final | Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 | 3:30 PM |
Key Points for Fans and Followers
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League matches run from Mangsir 1 to Mangsir 21.
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Rest days fall on Mangsir 7 and Mangsir 15.
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Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, and Qualifier 2 are held on Mangsir 23, 24, and 25.
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The final is scheduled for Mangsir 27 at 3:30 PM.
