KATHMANDU — The inaugural edition of the Men’s Nepal Volleyball League (NVL) 2026 took a major leap forward as all six franchise teams locked in their rosters following an intense player auction. organized in partnership between the Nepal Volleyball Association (NVA) and the Kedia Group, the blockbuster event saw high-stakes bidding for top national and regional talent across Category A and Category B brackets.
With teams gearing up for action at the NSC Covered Hall in Tripureshwor from August 20–28, here is the official breakdown of all player purchases and squad investments across the six participating franchises.
🏐 Squad Breakdown by Franchise
🦅 Khaptad Falcons
The Falcons went all-in on experienced firepower in Category A, landing marquee figures like Saroj Bardewa and Prem Prasad Gautam.
| Category | Player Name | Auction Price |
| Category A | Saroj Bardewa | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Prem Prasad Gautam | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Indra Bahadur BK | Rs. 1 Lakh |
| Category A | Bipash Thapa | Rs. 1 Lakh |
| Category B | Parash Bohara | Rs. 70k |
| Category B | Nabaraj Thapa Magar | Rs. 50k |
| Category B | Nav Raj Dhami | Rs. 50k |
🏔️ Karnali Shivaraj
Demonstrating Maximum Category A commitment, Karnali Shivaraj secured four premier players at the maximum Category A price point.
| Category | Player Name | Auction Price |
| Category A | Nirpadhwaj Basnet | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Binod Bahadur Chand | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Suraj Chunara | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Sanoj Chaudhary | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category B | Sandeep Luhar | Rs. 50k |
| Category B | Balram Gurung | Rs. 50k |
| Category B | Sunil Thakulla | Rs. 50k |
🔴 Kathmandu Reds
Under Head Coach Nripa Bahadur BK, Kathmandu Reds assembled a high-energy squad with strong defensive and offensive depth.
| Category | Player Name | Auction Price |
| Category A | Santosh BK | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Santosh Rai | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Chiranjibi Khadka | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Baldev Singh Dhami | Rs. 1 Lakh |
| Category B | Puskar Singh Dhami | Rs. 70k |
| Category B | Jit Bahadur Dhungal | Rs. 70k |
| Category B | Dipesh Kunwar | Rs. 50k |
👑 Annapurna Spiker Kings
The Kings locked in heavy hitters including Rajendra Dhami and Surendra Khatri to lead their attack.
| Category | Player Name | Auction Price |
| Category A | Rajendra Dhami | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Surendra Khatri | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Vishwas Adhikari | Rs. 1.1 Lakh |
| Category A | Rabi KC | Rs. 1 Lakh |
| Category B | Bibash Ale | Rs. 50k |
| Category B | Jit Bahadur Sarki | Rs. 50k |
| Category B | Dev Bahadur Rana | Rs. 50k |
💥 Sagarmatha Smashers
The Smashers invested strategically, securing key Category A targets alongside a disciplined Category B unit.
| Category | Player Name | Auction Price |
| Category A | Subas Kunwar | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Rupindra Nepali | Rs. 1.05 Lakh |
| Category A | Bhim Bahadur Gaha | Rs. 1 Lakh |
| Category A | Deepak Raj Joshi | Rs. 1 Lakh |
| Category B | Ramesh Bam | Rs. 50k |
| Category B | Sanjog Nepali | Rs. 50k |
| Category B | Resham Chhantyal | Rs. 50k |
⚔️ Madhesh Warriors
The Warriors added veteran presence and national experience with top picks like Dhan Bahadur Bhatta Chhetri and Santosh Mahata.
| Category | Player Name | Auction Price |
| Category A | Santosh Mahata | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Dhan Bahadur Bhatta Chhetri | Rs. 1.2 Lakh |
| Category A | Ram Binay Yadav | Rs. 1 Lakh |
| Category A | Rajan Thapa | Rs. 1 Lakh |
| Category B | Bipson Shahi Thakuri | Rs. 70k |
| Category B | Sanju Shah | Rs. 50k |
| Category B | Rabin Rasaily | Rs. 50k |
