Nepal Super League
| Organising bodies | Nepal Sports and Events Management ANFA |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 21, 2021 |
| Country | Nepal |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 7 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions | Lalitpur City (2nd title) (2025) |
| Most championships | Lalitpur City (2 title) |
| Most appearances | Ayush Ghalan (24) |
| Top goalscorer | Imoh Ezekiel Ahmad Hijazi (9 goals each) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Himalaya TV |
| Website | nepalsuperleague.com |
| Current: 2025 Nepal Super League | |
The Nepal Super League (Nepali: नेपाल सुपर लिग), simply known as the NSL, is Nepal's first professional franchise club football league organised by the Nepal Sports and Events Management (NSEM) with technical support of the ANFA.[1][2]
Seven franchises participated in the first edition of the tournament, which was held at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium from 24 April to 15 May 2021.[3][4]
Teams
Current
Former
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Birgunj United FC | Birgunj, Madhesh Province |
| Sporting Ilam De Mechi FC | Ilam, Koshi Province |
| Biratnagar City FC | Biratnagar, Koshi Province |
Stadium
All matches were played at the Dasarath Rangasala stadium in Kathmandu.
| Dhangadhi | Butwal | Pokhara | Kathmandu | Biratnagar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhangadi Stadium | ANFA Technical Centre | Pokhara Rangasala | Dasarath Rangasala | Sahid Rangsala |
| Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 16,500 | Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 15,000 |
| Team: Dhangadhi | Team: Butwal Lumbini | Team: Pokhara Thunders | Team: Kathmandu Rayzrs | Team:Biratnagar City |
| Birgunj | Lalitpur | Ilam | Jhapa | Chitwan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narayani Stadium | Chyasal Stadium | Mai Valley Ground | Domalal Rajbanshi Ground | Krishnapur Sports Stadium |
| Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 2,000 | Capacity: - |
| Team: Birgunj United | Team: Lalitpur City | Team: Sporting Ilam De Mechi | Team: Jhapa | Team: FC Chitwan |
| - |
Winners
| Edition | Season | Winner | Runners–up | Third place | Top scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2021 | Kathmandu Rayzrs | Dhangadhi FC | Lalitpur City | Messouke Oloumou |
| 2nd | 2023 | Lalitpur City | Dhangadhi FC | Pokhara Thunders | Imoh Ezekiel |
| 3rd | 2025 | Lalitpur City | Pokhara Thunders | Dhangadhi FC | Ahmad Hijazi |
Performance by teams
| Team | Titles | Runners–up | Winning seasons | Runners–up seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalitpur City | 2 | — | 2023, 2025 | — |
| Kathmandu Rayzrs | 1 | — | 2021 | — |
| Dhangadhi FC | — | 2 | — | 2021, 2023 |
| Pokhara Thunders | — | 1 | — | 2025 |
See also
References
- ^ "Franchise football league from April 24". Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Nepal Super League to be held from April 24.E". Khabarhub. 23 February 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Nepal Super League Franchises unveiled". The Kathmandu Post. 14 March 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "ANFA | Nepal Super League to be held from April 24". the-anfa.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.