The 2025 Chinese Super League (CSL) season marks the 22nd edition of China’s top-tier football competition. Officially branded as the 2025 China Resources C’estbon Chinese Football Super League, this campaign runs from 22 February to 22 November 2025. With major team changes, the rise of young players, and an increasing focus on homegrown talent, the league promises an exciting year for fans both locally and internationally.
2025/26 Chinese Super League Standings Table
2025/26 CSL Top Scorers
Fixtures, Live Scores and Results
Chinese Super League live2025/26 Chinese Super League Fixtures
August 2025 – Completed Fixtures (via BeSoccer)
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Matchday 21 (15–16 August) results:
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Shanghai Port 4–1 Henan FC
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Yunnan Yukun 2–1 Wuhan Three Towns
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Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 2–0 Dalian Yingbo
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Qingdao West Coast 1–3 Beijing Guoan
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Changchun Yatai 1–0 Meizhou Hakka
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Zhejiang 0–0 Shanghai Shenhua
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Shenzhen Peng City 1–3 Shandong Taishan
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Chengdu Rongcheng 0–0 Qingdao Hainiu
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2025 CSL — Draft Matchweek Schedule
This table assigns each Matchweek to a weekend date range (Friday–Monday). Replace or augment the “Notes” column as official fixtures are announced.
| Matchweek | Date Window (Fri–Mon) | Notes |
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| Matchweek 1 | Feb 21–Feb 24, 2025 | Opening weekend (season start Feb 22) |
| Matchweek 2 | Feb 28–Mar 03, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 3 | Mar 07–Mar 10, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 4 | Mar 28–Mar 31, 2025 | Buffer after late-March international window |
| Matchweek 5 | Apr 04–Apr 07, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 6 | Apr 11–Apr 14, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 7 | Apr 18–Apr 21, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 8 | Apr 25–Apr 28, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 9 | May 02–May 05, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 10 | May 09–May 12, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 11 | May 16–May 19, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 12 | May 23–May 26, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 13 | May 30–Jun 02, 2025 | Leads into early-June international window |
| Matchweek 14 | Jun 13–Jun 16, 2025 | Buffer after June window / Club World Cup opens Jun 14 |
| Matchweek 15 | Jun 20–Jun 23, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 16 | Jun 27–Jun 30, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 17 | Jul 04–Jul 07, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 18 | Jul 11–Jul 14, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 19 | Jul 18–Jul 21, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 20 | Jul 25–Jul 28, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 21 | Aug 01–Aug 04, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 22 | Aug 08–Aug 11, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 23 | Aug 15–Aug 18, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 24 | Aug 22–Aug 25, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 25 | Aug 29–Sep 01, 2025 | Leads into early-September international window |
| Matchweek 26 | Sep 12–Sep 15, 2025 | Post-September window |
| Matchweek 27 | Sep 19–Sep 22, 2025 | |
| Matchweek 28 | Sep 26–Sep 29, 2025 | Before October window |
| Matchweek 29 | Nov 07–Nov 10, 2025 | Staged around November international window |
| Matchweek 30 | Nov 21–Nov 24, 2025 | Final weekend (season end Nov 22) |
Planned pauses and watch-outs
- International match windows (men): early June, Sep 1–9, Oct 6–14, Nov 10–18, 2025 (double-header windows). Expect limited or no league play around these dates.
- FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Jun 14–Jul 13 may affect a small number of CSL-affiliated stakeholders and broadcast slots, but domestic rounds typically continue.
- Domestic cups & AFC competitions: Cup rounds and AFC club fixtures can shift selected league matches within the same weekend range.
League Format and Structure
The 2025 CSL features 16 clubs competing in a double round-robin format. Each team plays 30 matches (home and away), across 30 matchweeks.
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The top two teams qualify directly for the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite.
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The third-placed team secures a spot in the AFC Champions League Two.
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The bottom two clubs face relegation to China League One.
Teams and Major Changes
Promoted Clubs
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Yunnan Yukun
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Dalian Yingbo
Relegated/Excluded Clubs
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Nantong Zhiyun (relegated)
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Cangzhou Mighty Lions (disqualified due to licensing issues)
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Guangzhou FC, one of China’s former giants, was also excluded for licensing reasons, a major talking point ahead of the season.
Key Matches and Results So Far
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Biggest Home Win: Beijing Guoan 6–1 Shandong Taishan (19 April)
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Biggest Away Wins: Wuhan Three Towns 0–4 Zhejiang; Qingdao West Coast 1–5 Shandong Taishan
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Highest Scoring Match: Wuhan Three Towns 4–4 Beijing Guoan (15 April)
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Most Attended Match: Dalian Yingbo 3–1 Yunnan Yukun (60,699 spectators, 1 May)
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Lowest Attendance: Qingdao West Coast 2–0 Wuhan Three Towns (4,363 spectators, 3 March)
Players to Watch
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Fábio Abreu (Beijing Guoan) – Current top scorer with 12 goals.
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Wei Xiangxin (Beijing Guoan) – At just 16 years old, he became the youngest debutant in CSL history, highlighting the league’s focus on developing young domestic players.
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Foreign Talent Shift – With the departure of big-name stars like Oscar, more clubs are emphasizing tactical discipline and homegrown player development.
Attendance and Fan Engagement
One of the biggest stories of the 2025 season is the rise in fan attendance.
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Average Attendance: Approximately 21,081 per match.
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Peak Average Attendance: Over 27,000 per matchweek, a record high in CSL history.
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This resurgence indicates a post-COVID revival and growing passion for domestic football.
Tactical and Strategic Trends
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Youth Development – Clubs are giving opportunities to U20 players, signaling a long-term strategy for national team success.
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Reduced Reliance on Foreign Stars – With stricter financial controls, teams are investing in local players and more balanced rosters.
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Modern Coaching Influence – Managers such as Quique Setién at Beijing Guoan are reshaping tactical systems with European influences.