The Nepal Premier League is moving into a bigger window, and not just because the third season now has ICC recognition attached to every match. FanCode has secured exclusive digital streaming rights for NPL Season 3 in India, giving the tournament a direct line to one of cricket’s largest audiences at a time when Nepal cricket is trying to turn momentum into something lasting.
The schedule runs from October 26 to November 21, with 32 T20 games set to be streamed exclusively on FanCode in India. That matters because this is not being presented as a one-off showcase. It is part of a broader push to raise the profile of the NPL, a franchise competition built around domestic and international players and a growing fan base that has already shown interest from across the border.
Why the deal matters
Broadcast rights are usually discussed as a commercial detail, but in this case they are also a sign of credibility. The third edition of the Nepal Premier League has been recognized by the ICC as List A T20 games, which gives the competition a stronger sporting frame as well as a stronger media one. For a league trying to establish itself, that combination is important: more visibility, more legitimacy and a wider audience for the product on the field.
Utsav Dhungana, the CAN general manager, said FanCode has helped take Nepal cricket to fans across India and pointed to the strong interest shown during the World Cup as proof that the audience is already there. He also said this year’s edition promises to be bigger than ever, with ICC sanction expected to help the league reach even more viewers.
FanCode echoed that view in its own statement, describing Nepal as a market where cricket interest is rising through a passionate fan base, local talent and the national team’s progress in international competition. The platform said the NPL plays an important role in that growth because it brings domestic and international players together in a competitive franchise format, and it said it is delighted to take the league to millions of cricket fans across India.
For Nepal cricket, that is the real significance of the agreement. The NPL is no longer only a domestic tournament trying to be noticed. With exclusive coverage in India, official T20 status and a season that includes 32 matches, it now has a clearer path to becoming a recognizable event in the regional cricket calendar. The next step is simple enough to state, even if it is harder to achieve: turning interest into habit.
