Kathmandu, Sept. 20 -- The Cricket Association of Nepal officially unveiled the schedule for the third season of the Nepal Premier League, setting the stage for a 27-day franchise T20 tournament at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.

The third season of Nepal's premier domestic T20 competition will kick off on October 26, with defending champions Lumbini Lions taking on two-time finalists Sudurpaschim Royals in the opening match.

The tournament will run through November 21, culminating in the Grand Finale under lights at Kirtipur.

According to the official fixture list, matches during the league phase will follow a mix of single and double-header matchdays.

Single-header fixtures are scheduled for a 4:30pm start. On doub...