The upcoming edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), set to run from November 17 to December 13, will see a significant shift in how fans access the tournament—both in Nepal and abroad.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has confirmed that this year’s NPL matches will not be streamed for free on YouTube, unlike previous editions. Instead, all matches will be available through a paid mobile app, requiring viewers—both domestic and international—to purchase access to watch games.
In a strategic move to boost revenue and expand reach, CAN has also granted broadcasting rights to Indian network Star Television, alongside select Nepali TV channels. This marks the first time the NPL will air on an Indian broadcaster, expanding the league’s footprint across South Asia.
While CAN had earlier issued a tender for exclusive domestic broadcast rights, the governing body announced—just a day before the submission deadline—that no channel would receive exclusivity, as Star TV would be carrying the matches simultaneously.
Although a formal public statement has yet to be released, CAN has confirmed the new broadcast arrangements to all tender participants via email. An official announcement is expected soon, following the completion of technical formalities.
The shift away from free streaming and toward subscription-based digital access, along with dual-market TV broadcasting, signals a new commercial phase for the NPL as it looks to professionalize and monetize its growing popularity.
With the 2025 season just days away, fans eager to follow the action will need to download the official app and prepare to pay to watch—a notable change from the open-access model used in previous years.
