Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage begins Thursday
Summary
The national stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 begins on Thursday with provincial champions competing for the boys’ and girls’ U-18 titles. Group-stage matches will be played in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Butwal, with the finals set for Dashrath Stadium on October 12.
Key Points
- The Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 national stage starts Thursday as an all-Nepal inter-school U-18 football tournament.
- Provincial champions will compete in boys’ and girls’ categories across group-stage venues in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Butwal.
- The boys’ and girls’ group winners will advance to the finals at Dashrath Stadium on October 12.
- The tournament is organised by The Himalayan Times, with Asian Paints as title sponsor and Ncell as powered-by partner.
