Nepali Football League from February 13

October 16, 2026

KATHMANDU:- The Nepali Football League (NFL) is set to begin on February 13. The inaugural edition will feature competition among seven established domestic football clubs, alongside additional new teams.

Kathmandu Rayers Football Club, Lalitpur City Football Club, FC Chitwan, Pokhara Thunders, Butwal Lumbini Football Club, Dhangadhi FC, and Jhapa FC are the established domestic football clubs.

Depending on stadium availability, matches in the NFL will be conducted on a home-and-away basis. Including the preparation period, the NFL will span four months. The organizers state that this will help foster a football atmosphere across the country.

Kalyan Gurung, Chairman of the NFL, stated that a separate, independent committee will be established to ensure the competition is conducted fairly.

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