Three new clubs to be added to Nepal Football League
KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Football League (NFL) has initiated the process to add three new clubs. The NFL announced on Friday that it has invited bids for the establishment of football clubs to represent various cities, including Biratnagar, Dharan, Janakpur, Birgunj, Hetauda, Bhaktapur, Nepalgunj, and Surkhet.
The deadline for submitting bids for the new clubs has been set for November 16, 2026 (Kartik 30, 2083 BS). A fee of 50,000 rupees has been fixed for the bid application form; this fee is non-refundable.
Parties interested in applying for a new club must submit details regarding their professional and financial history, a 10-year operational plan for the club, and information concerning their social credibility.
Meanwhile, it has been announced that the inaugural edition of the NFL—aimed at steering Nepali football toward professionalization—will commence on the 1st of Phagun.
It has already been confirmed that seven established domestic football clubs will participate in the inaugural edition of the NFL. The current lineup includes Kathmandu Rayzrs Football Club, Lalitpur City Football Club, FC Chitwan, Pokhara Thunders, Butwal Lumbini Football Club, Dhangadhi FC, and Jhapa FC.
The tournament is planned to be conducted using a ‘home and away’ format, subject to the availability of stadiums. Including the preparation period, the NFL will span approximately four months.
