CAN alerts public on NPL 2025 OTT broadcasting rights

KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has issued a notice regarding the Over-The-Top (OTT) broadcasting rights for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025, which began on Mangsir 1, 2082.

CAN stated that Dish Media Network Limited holds exclusive OTT broadcasting rights for the NPL outside India.

Fans can watch all matches through DishHome GO, the official OTT app of DishHome.

1. Exclusive OTT Rights Outside India:
   All OTT broadcasting rights of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) outside India are exclusively held by Dish Media Network Limited. Viewers can watch all NPL matches by downloading the DishHome GO app.

2. Digital Rights and Restrictions:
   The digital rights of the NPL have been officially granted to Dish Media Network Limited. Consequently, DishHome’s OTT platform (DishHome GO) is the only authorized platform to broadcast NPL matches digitally. Streaming or broadcasting matches on any other digital platform or social media, including YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, or other websites and apps, is unauthorized and prohibited.

   Unauthorized sale, distribution, rebroadcast, recording, editing, or any other use of NPL match content by parties other than DishHome is illegal and punishable under law.

3. Request to Viewers, Advertisers, and Media Partners:
   All viewers, advertisers, media partners, and other stakeholders are requested to watch NPL matches only through the designated official platform, DishHome GO, or other authorized channels.

   Accessing matches through unauthorized links, websites, or platforms may compromise personal and financial information and lead to cybercrime exposure.

4. CAN and Dish Media Network Limited strongly advise against using or promoting such unauthorized means.

   Any information regarding the unauthorized broadcasting of NPL matches should be promptly reported to CAN or DishHome. Offenders engaging in illegal broadcasting or related activities will be subject to legal action under prevailing laws.

CAN, together with Dish Media Network Limited, emphasizes that all NPL digital content is protected by law, and adherence to authorized viewing channels is mandatory.