This photo, taken on May 25, 2025, shows the second round of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League at the Olympic Sports Center in Suqian City. The Suqian team drew 1:1 with the team from Xuzhou. (Photo/CFP)

This league consists of a regular season with 13 rounds and 78 matches in total, followed by the knockout stage when the top 8 teams compete over 3 rounds and 7 matches.

This photo, taken on May 25, 2025, shows the second round of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League at the Olympic Sports Center in Suqian City. The Suqian team drew 1:1 with the team from Xuzhou. (Photo/CFP)

This photo, taken on May 18, 2025, shows a match between Huai’an and Zhenjiang during the second round of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League at Huai'an Sports Center. The Huai'an team defeated the Zhenjiang team 4-0. (Photo/CFP)

This photo, taken on May 18, 2025, shows the audience watching a match during the second round of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League at Huai'an Sports Center. (Photo/CFP)