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The Nepal National League, also referred to as the ANFA National League, is set to kick off on Poush 25, 2082 (January 9, 2026). This tournament will serve as a prelude to the Martyrs Memorial A-Division League, giving clubs an opportunity to regain match fitness and prepare for the top-tier league after more than 1,000 days without competitive league football in Nepal. The last A-Division match was played on June 10, 2023.
Format and Venue
The league will be held within the Kathmandu Valley and, according to sources, will follow a single round-robin format. Each team will play against every other team once.
The winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize of NPR 50 lakh, while the runner-up and third-place teams will earn NPR 25 lakh and NPR 15 lakh, respectively.
Participating Teams
A total of 17 teams will compete: 4 teams from the ANFA President League 2082 and 13 clubs from the A-Division League.
Qualified from President League 2082:
Laligurans Association Club (Kaski)
Chitlang FC (Kathmandu)
Naba Jana Jagriti Yuwa Club (Bara)
KakreBihar Club (Surkhet)
A-Division Clubs Participating (13 of 14, excluding Himalayan Sherpa Club):
APF FC
Church Boys United
Friends Club
Jawalakhel YC
Machhindra F.C.
Manang Marshyangdi Club
Tribhuwan Army F.C. / Nepal Army FC
Nepal Police F.C.
New Road Team
Planning Boyz United
Sankata F.C.
Satdobato Youth Club
Shree Bhagwati Youth Club
Financial Support for Clubs
To help clubs prepare for the tournament, ANFA has announced:
NPR 15 lakh preparation grant for each club
NPR 2 lakh travel support for clubs coming from outside the Kathmandu Valley
NPR 1 lakh travel support for Valley-based clubs
Player Registration and Fixtures
Player registration deadline: Poush 18, 2082
Match fixtures release date: Poush 20, 2082
Looking Ahead
The National League will help clubs adjust to competitive conditions ahead of the Martyrs Memorial A-Division League, which is expected to start approximately one month after the National League concludes. The A-Division League will adopt a double round-robin format, with clubs playing home and away matches at their own grounds.
With this tournament, ANFA aims to provide clubs with much-needed competitive exposure and create excitement among Nepali football fans after a long hiatus.