FC Chitwan is a professional football franchise representing the Chitwan District in Nepal’s Nepal Super League (NSL). As part of the country’s first franchise-based football competition, FC Chitwan brings together local pride, youthful energy, and commercial ambition. Though still building their legacy, the club has gained attention for its passion, organization, and community roots. Overview
Kathmandu RayZRs is a high-profile football franchise representing the capital city of Nepal in the Nepal Super League (NSL). As the inaugural champions of the NSL, the RayZRs have established themselves as a benchmark for professionalism, squad depth, and brand identity in Nepali franchise football. Overview Full Name: Kathmandu RayZRs Football Club Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Lalitpur City FC is a professional football club representing Lalitpur in the Nepal Super League (NSL) — Nepal’s first-ever franchise-based football competition. As one of the original seven franchises launched in 2021, Lalitpur City FC combines youthful energy, urban flair, and a vision to modernize the football landscape in Nepal. Overview Full Name: Lalitpur City
Armed Police Force Club (APF Club), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a departmental football team that competes in the prestigious Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League. As a branch of the Armed Police Force of Nepal, the club is known for its discipline, athleticism, and growing ambition in Nepali football. Overview Full Name: Armed Police Force Club
Friends Club, based in Lalitpur, Nepal, is a beloved and resilient football team competing in the Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League. Known for its strong emphasis on youth development, grassroots football, and community engagement, Friends Club remains one of the most respected names in Nepali football, despite not having as many major trophies as bigger clubs.
New Road Team (NRT), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is one of the oldest and most iconic football clubs in Nepalese history. Founded in the early 20th century, NRT has played a central role in developing football culture in Nepal and remains a respected name in the Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League. Overview Full Name: New Road
Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is one of the unique and ambitious teams competing in the Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League. Formed with inspiration from the Sherpa community’s spirit of resilience and adventure, the club blends cultural pride with professional football ambition. Overview Full Name: Himalayan Sherpa Club Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Founded: 2006
Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC), based in Lalitpur, Nepal, is a respected name in Nepali football, known for its grassroots development, community connection, and long-standing presence in the Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League. Though not as decorated as the traditional giants, JYC holds a special place in the Kathmandu Valley’s football scene. Overview Full Name: Jawalakhel Youth
Church Boys United (CBU) is a fast-rising football club based in Kathmandu, Nepal, that has made headlines for its meteoric rise through the ranks of Nepali football. Within just a few years, the club has gone from lower-division obscurity to A-Division League champions, shaking up the traditional hierarchy of Nepali football. Overview Full Name: Church
Tribhuvan Army Football Club (TAFC), based in Kathmandu, is a prestigious football team operated by the Nepalese Army. Known for its discipline, tactical solidity, and physical dominance, TAFC is one of the oldest and most consistent forces in Nepali football. The club has produced numerous national team players and has been a fixture in top-level