NPL Season 3 venues mean one venue: TU Ground in Kirtipur hosts all 32 matches, from the opener on 26 October to the Grand Finale on 21 November 2026. No other ground is used this season, so every team, every ticket and every live score belongs to the same stadium. Here is the full stadium guide: capacity, ends, stands, pitch, and how to reach the ground on match day.
TU Ground (Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground) in Kirtipur is the only venue of NPL Season 3. Capacity is around 20,000, the ground opened in 1998, and its two ends are the Pavilion End and the Chobar End. Average first-innings score here is around 145. TU Ground sits around 5 km southwest of downtown Kathmandu, and gates open two hours before match start.
Quick Facts
| Venue | TU Ground (Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground), Kirtipur |
| Matches hosted (Season 3) | All 32 — 28 league matches plus 4 playoff games |
| Capacity | Around 20,000 |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Ends | Pavilion End and Chobar End |
| Boundaries | Straight 70–75m, square 60–65m |
| Average first-innings score | Around 145 |
| Gates open | Two hours before match start |
TU Ground, Kirtipur: The Only Venue of Season 3
One venue for the whole season is the defining feature of NPL Season 3. All eight teams play at TU Ground, which means no travel days, no home-away split, and one pitch story that builds all season. Fans planning a trip need only one destination, and teams build their plans around one ground’s conditions from the first match to the final.
TU Ground sits inside the Tribhuvan University campus in Kirtipur, around 5 km southwest of downtown Kathmandu. Kirtipur is a historic town on the city’s southwest edge, and the ground has grown from a university field into Nepal’s main international cricket venue. Nepal’s national team plays its home matches here, and the NPL has used it as its single venue since the league began.
Single-venue season also shapes the points table. Every team faces the same pitch, the same boundaries and the same evening conditions, so no team gains a home-ground edge. Form at TU Ground is the only form that counts, and the team that reads its pitch best usually goes deepest into the playoffs.
Stadium Guide: Stands, Ends and Capacity
Capacity at TU Ground is around 20,000, with seating spread around the ground’s two ends. Pavilion End and Chobar End are the two bowling ends, named for the pavilion side and the Chobar side of the ground. Broadcast cameras, the main scoreboard and the commentary view all sit around the pavilion side.
Enclosures match the ticket categories. Premium Enclosure covers the Main Grandstand gates, General Admission uses the North and East turnstiles, and VIP Pavilion uses VIP Pavilion Gate 1 with padded chairs, corporate hospitality and dedicated parking. Season 3 tickets run General NPR 500 and Premium NPR 1,000 for league matches, rising to NPR 1,000 and NPR 2,000 for the Eliminator and the Final.
Facilities at the ground cover the matchday basics: entry gates by enclosure, security screening at every gate, and parking outside the inner campus perimeter. Two-wheelers and public transit are recommended on match days because of matchday traffic around the campus entry.
Pitch and Boundaries at TU Ground
Pitch at TU Ground leans toward competitive totals rather than run feasts. Average first-innings score here is around 145 (144.91 across tracked matches), which makes 160-plus a strong total and anything under 130 hard to defend. Spinners and clever pace variations matter more here than raw pace, and captains winning the toss often weigh chasing against setting a target on a surface that can slow down late.
Boundaries at TU Ground are generous by T20 standards. Straight boundaries run 70–75m and square boundaries run 60–65m, so clearing the ropes needs real power, especially straight down the ground. Mishits carry to fielders more often than on smaller grounds, which keeps totals in check and rewards placement over slogging.
Evening matches under lights bring one more factor: dew can arrive late in the second innings and make gripping the ball harder for bowlers. Chasing teams often back themselves at TU Ground for that reason, and several Season 3 results so far have followed the chasing side’s plan.
Reaching TU Ground and Matchday Entry
TU Ground is reached through Ring Road at the Balkhu junction, then into the Kirtipur campus. Buses and microbuses run from Ratna Park, Kalanki and Lagankhel to Kirtipur Gate, and ride-sharing to the campus entry is an easy option. Designated parking sits outside the inner campus perimeter, so drivers should plan a short walk from parking to the gates.
Gates open two hours before match start. Arrive 60 to 90 minutes before the toss to clear QR verification and security screening, and earlier on double-header days when two crowds arrive at the same ground. Entry runs on the eSewa QR-code ticket kept open on your phone, with one person admitted per QR code.
Prohibited items at the gates include glass bottles and containers, metal cans, fireworks, flares, laser pointers, sharp metal objects, outside commercial alcoholic drinks, large backpacks and hard luggage, heavy power banks, loose cables, drones, unauthorised video gear, flag poles of wood or metal, and commercial filming rigs. Allowed items include personal mobile phones, soft cloth team flags without rigid poles, light sun hats and compact wallets.
FAQs
Where are NPL Season 3 matches played?
All 32 matches of NPL Season 3 are played at one venue: TU Ground (Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground) in Kirtipur. No other ground hosts a Season 3 match.
What is TU Ground’s capacity?
Capacity at TU Ground is around 20,000. Premium Enclosure covers the Main Grandstand gates, General Admission uses the North and East turnstiles, and VIP Pavilion uses VIP Pavilion Gate 1.
How do I reach TU Ground?
TU Ground sits around 5 km southwest of downtown Kathmandu, reached through Ring Road at the Balkhu junction. Buses and microbuses run from Ratna Park, Kalanki and Lagankhel to Kirtipur Gate, and ride-sharing to the campus entry is an easy option. Parking sits outside the inner campus perimeter.
Which ends are used at TU Ground?
Pavilion End and Chobar End are the two bowling ends at TU Ground. Straight boundaries run 70–75m and square boundaries run 60–65m, with average first-innings score around 145.
