NPL 2026 Teams: Captains, Coaches and Owners of All 8 Franchises
All eight NPL 2026 franchises in one place: captains, head coaches and owners, with links to every squad.
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New to the NPL, or just need a quick reminder of who is who? Here are all eight teams. Captains, coaches and owners are as listed on our team pages, and franchises can still make changes, so the toss is always the final word on who leads a side.
Biratnagar Kings
Captain Sandeep Lamichhane, coached by former Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien, owned by Paras Luniya. Now with Angelo Mathews too. Squad.
Chitwan Rhinos
Captain Kushal Malla, the big-hitting all-rounder. Head coach Kalam Ali. Owned by Chitwan Medical College. Squad.
Janakpur Bolts
The 2024 champions. Captain Harmeet Singh, coach West Indies great Shivnarine Chanderpaul, owner Utsav Sigdel. Squad.
Karnali Yaks
Captain Sompal Kami, one of Nepal's most experienced seamers. Coach Gyanendra Malla, owner Grihendra Ghimire. Squad.
Kathmandu Gurkhas
Captain Karan KC, coach Monty Desai, owner Upendra Mahato. The team with David Warner. Squad.
Lumbini Lions
The defending champions. Captain Rohit Kumar Paudel, coach Nandan Phadnis, owner Ishwar GC. Squad.
Pokhara Avengers
Captain Kushal Bhurtel, coach Rajiv Kumar, owner Subodh Tripathee. Squad.
Sudurpaschim Royals
Captain Dipendra Singh Airee, coach Jagat Tamata, owner Swotantra Pratap Shah. Two-time runners-up. Squad.
Which team should you support?
Most people pick their home province, which is half the fun of the NPL. If you are from somewhere without a team, pick the one with the player you like most. Or pick Sudurpaschim, because somebody has to cheer for the side that keeps losing finals.
All squads with photos are on our squads page.
