2025 Chinese FA Cup
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Tournament details | |
Country | China |
Dates | 14 March – 5 December 2025[1] |
Defending champions | Shanghai Port |
The 2025 Chinese Football Association Cup (Chinese: 2025中国足球协会杯) will be the 27th edition of the Chinese FA Cup.
The defending champions are Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port.
Schedule
Round | Draw date | Match dates | Clubs remaining |
Clubs involved |
Winners from previous round |
New entries this round |
New entries notes |
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First round | 27 February 2025[2] | 14–16 March 2025 | 64 | 32 | none | 32 | 12 winners from qualifying round 20 2025 China League Two teams |
Second round | 18–20 April 2025 | 48 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 16 2025 China League One teams | |
Third round | 20–21 May 2025 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 16 2025 Chinese Super League teams | |
Fourth round | 27 May 2025 | 20–22 June 2025 | 16 | 16 | 16 | none | |
Quarter-finals | 22–23 July 2025 | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | ||
Semi-finals | 19–20 August 2025 | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | ||
Final | 5 December 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 | none |
First round
The draw for the first round took place on 27 February 2025.[3][2]
Chinese Super League[a] | China League One[b] | China League Two | Amateur | Total |
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16 / 16
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16 / 16
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20 / 20
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12 / 12
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64 / 64
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14 March 2025 | Qingdao May Wind (A) | 1–5 | Tai'an Tiankuang (3) | Qingdao |
14:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Qingdao West Coast University City Sports Center Attendance: 10 Referee: Xu Qiangqiang |
14 March 2025 | Changchun Xidu (3) | 0–1 | Guangxi Hengchen (3) | Qujing |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Qujing EB Plateau Sports Training Base Stadium Attendance: 189 Referee: Ma Yunkun |
14 March 2025 | Guangdong Red Treasure (A) | 0–4 | Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic (3) | Guangzhou |
20:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Huadu Stadium Attendance: 830 Referee: Mu Yuchen |
15 March 2025 | Shanghai Zetian (A) | 0–2 | Wuxi Wugo (3) | Shanghai |
14:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Hu Fa-kuang Stadium of Minhang Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Attendance: 823 Referee: Tang Man |
15 March 2025 | Shanghai Second (A) | 1–0 | Kunming City (3) | Shanghai |
14:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Shanghai United Football Training Base Field No.2 Attendance: 43 Referee: Li Peng |
15 March 2025 | Shanghai Mitsubishi Fly Lions (A) | 0–3 | Nantong Haimen Codion (3) | Shanghai |
14:30 UTC+8 | Stadium: Lin'gang Football Comprehensive Sports Center Football Field Attendance: 356 Referee: Geng Maoxiang |
15 March 2025 | Ningbo Ukang (A) | 0–2 | Guangdong Mingtu (3) | Ningbo |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Ningbo Sports Center Referee: Cui Yueqiang |
15 March 2025 | Shaanxi Northwest Youth (A) | 4–1 | Ganzhou Ruishi (3) | Weinan |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium Attendance: 1652 Referee: Han Lei |
15 March 2025 | Wuhan Lianzhen (A) | 0–1 | Shenzhen 2028 (3) | Wuhan |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Hankou Cultural Sports Centre Referee: Yan Xu |
15 March 2025 | Quanzhou Yassin (3) | 2–3 | Wenzhou (3) | Jinjiang |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Jinjiang Football Training Center Stadium Attendance: 358 Referee: Jiao Zi |
15 March 2025 | Guangzhou Dandelion Alpha (3) | 3–2 | Hubei Istar (3) | Guangzhou |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Zengcheng Kangwei Stadium Attendance: 345 Referee: Liu Chentao |
15 March 2025 | Shenzhen Jixiang (A) | 1–0 | Guangxi Lanhang (3) | Shenzhen |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Field No.1 Attendance: 481 Referee: Dan Ning |
16 March 2025 | Shanxi Chongde Ronghai (3) | 0–1 | Lanzhou Longyuan Athletic (3) | Changzhi |
14:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Tunliu Sports Center Stadium Attendance: 1288 Referee: Li Pengda |
16 March 2025 | Xiamen Chengyi (A) | 0–3 | Jiangxi Lushan (3) | Xiamen |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Haicang Sports Center Stadium Attendance: 863 Referee: Zhang Yi |
16 March 2025 | Chongqing Chunlei (A) | 0–0 (3–1 p) | Beijing IT (3) | Chongqing |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Jiangjin District Stadium Attendance: 3866 Referee: Liu Wei | ||
Penalties | ||||
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16 March 2025 | Quanzhou Qinggong (A) | 0–0 (5–4 p) | Hangzhou Linping Wuyue (3) | Jinjiang |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Quanzhou Vocational and Technical University Football Field Attendance: 983 Referee: Wu Kai | |
Penalties | ||||
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Second round
The draw for the second round took place on 27 February 2025.[3][2]
Chinese Super League[a] | China League One | China League Two | Amateur | Total |
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16 / 16
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16 / 16
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11 / 20
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5 / 12
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48 / 64
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18 April 2025 | Lanzhou Longyuan Athletic (3) | 0–2 | Liaoning Tieren (2) | Lanzhou |
19:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Lanzhou Olympic Center Stadium Attendance: 13,898 Referee: Li Wei |
18 April 2025 | Guangdong Mingtu (3) | 2–2 (3–5 p) | Shenzhen Juniors (2) | Guangzhou |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Huadu Stadium Attendance: 486 Referee: Liu Chentao | ||
Penalties | ||||
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18 April 2025 | Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic (3) | 2–1 | Foshan Nanshi (2) | Guiyang |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Guiyang Olympic Sports Center Attendance: 5,355 Referee: Dan Ning |
19 April 2025 | Shanghai Second (A) | 0–2 | Jiangxi Dingnan United (2) | Shanghai |
14:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Shanghai United Football Training Base Field No.2 Attendance: 38 Referee: Geng Maoxiang |
19 April 2025 | Quanzhou Qinggong (A) | 0–4 | Suzhou Dongwu (2) | Jinjiang |
14:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Quanzhou Vocational and Technical University Football Field Attendance: 977 Referee: Qin Xiaohan |
19 April 2025 | Wuxi Wugo (3) | 2–0 | Nantong Zhiyun (2) | Wuxi |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Wuxi Sports Center Attendance: 2,438 Referee: Zhang Chao |
19 April 2025 | Shaanxi Northwest Youth (A) | 0–1 | Chongqing Tonglianglong (2) | Weinan |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium Attendance: 1,955 Referee: Chen Jindong |
19 April 2025 | Wenzhou (3) | 0–3 | Dalian K'un City (2) | Wenzhou |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Wenzhou Sports Centre Attendance: 1,493 Referee: Zhang Haoheng |
19 April 2025 | Jiangxi Lushan (3) | 0–1 | Qingdao Red Lions (2) | Ruichang |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Ruichang Sports Park Stadium Attendance: 1,358 Referee: He Xiaochun |
19 April 2025 | Guangzhou Dandelion Alpha (3) | 1–0 | Nanjing City (2) | Guangzhou |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Zengcheng Kangwei Stadium Attendance: 681 Referee: Ma Teng |
19 April 2025 | Guangxi Hengchen (3) | 2–1 | Shanghai Jiading Huilong (2) | Nanning |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Nanning Sports School Wuhe Campus Football Field Attendance: 495 Referee: Xiong Xing |
19 April 2025 | Shenzhen 2028 (3) | 0–4 | Shaanxi Union (2) | Shenzhen |
16:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Centre Stadium Attendance: 308 Referee: Guo Xiang |
19 April 2025 | Shenzhen Jixiang (A) | 0–0 (7–8 p) | Yanbian Longding (2) | Shenzhen |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Field No.1 Attendance: 528 Referee: Yan Xu | |
Penalties | ||||
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20 April 2025 | Tai'an Tiankuang (3) | 0–2 | Shijiazhuang Gongfu (2) | Tai'an |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Wenhe Sports Park Stadium Attendance: 819 Referee: Li Peng |
20 April 2025 | Chongqing Chunlei (A) | 1–1 (8–9 p) | Guangdong GZ-Power (2) | Chongqing |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Longxing Football Stadium Training Field No.1 Attendance: 499 Referee: Gu Zhongchao | |
Penalties | ||||
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20 April 2025 | Nantong Haimen Codion (3) | 0–1 | Guangxi Pingguo (2) | Nantong |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Haimen Sports Centre Attendance: 756 Referee: Wang Jian |
Third round
The draw for the third round took place on 27 February 2025.[3][2]
Chinese Super League[a] | China League One | China League Two | Amateur | Total |
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16 / 16
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12 / 16
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4 / 20
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0 / 12
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32 / 64
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20 May 2025 | Shaanxi Union (2) | 2–1 | Wuhan Three Towns (1) | Weinan |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium Attendance: 4,318 Referee: Zhang Lei |
20 May 2025 | Guangzhou Dandelion Alpha (3) | 0–1 | Zhejiang (1) | Guangzhou |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Zengcheng Kangwei Stadium Attendance: 608 Referee: Li Wei |
20 May 2025 | Guangxi Hengchen (3) | 2–1 | Meizhou Hakka (1) | Nanning |
17:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Nanning Sports School Wuhe Campus Football Field Attendance: 908 Referee: Zhang Yangfan |
21 May 2025 | Shenzhen Juniors (2) | 1–5 | Dalian Yingbo (1) | Shenzhen |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Longhua Cultural and Sports Center Attendance: 523 Referee: He Xin |
21 May 2025 | Yanbian Longding (2) | 0–2 | Qingdao West Coast (1) | Yanji |
15:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Yanji Stadium Attendance: 4,105 Referee: Shan Dan'ao |
21 May 2025 | Wuxi Wugo (3) | 0–3 | Shanghai Shenhua (1) | Wuxi |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Wuxi Sports Center Attendance: 6,168 Referee: Xiong Xing |
21 May 2025 | Jiangxi Dingnan United (2) | 1–2 | Yunnan Yukun (1) | Dingnan |
15:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Jiangxi Dingnan Youth Football Training Center Stadium Attendance: 1,018 Referee: Jia Zhiliang |
21 May 2025 | Guangdong GZ-Power (2) | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Shenzhen Peng City (1) | Guangzhou |
17:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Huadu Stadium Attendance: 1,005 Referee: Dai Yige | |
Penalties | ||||
21 May 2025 | Dalian K'un City (2) | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Changchun Yatai (1) | Dalian |
19:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Jinzhou Stadium Attendance: 1,512 Referee: He Kai | |
Penalties | ||||
21 May 2025 | Liaoning Tieren (2) | 0–0 (2–4 p) | Qingdao Hainiu (1) | Shenyang |
19:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Shenyang Urban Stadium Attendance: 4,521 Referee: Gan Shuran | |
Penalties | ||||
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21 May 2025 | Chongqing Tonglianglong (2) | 1–2 | Henan (1) | Chongqing |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Tongliang Long Stadium Attendance: 6,750 Referee: Du Jianxin |
21 May 2025 | Shijiazhuang Gongfu (2) | 0–5 | Beijing Guoan (1) | Shijiazhuang |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Yutong International Sports Center Attendance: 10,530 Referee: Memetjan Ahmet |
21 May 2025 | Qingdao Red Lions (2) | 0–5 | Shandong Taishan (1) | Qingdao |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Qingdao Tiantai Stadium Attendance: 6,603 Referee: Liang Songshang |
21 May 2025 | Suzhou Dongwu (2) | 2–6 | Shanghai Port (1) | Suzhou |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center Attendance: 10,689 Referee: Niu Minghui |
21 May 2025 | Guangxi Pingguo (2) | 0–3 | Chengdu Rongcheng (1) | Pingguo |
19:30 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Pingguo Stadium Attendance: 4,867 Referee: Huang Yi |
21 May 2025 | Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic (3) | 0–1 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (1) | Guiyang |
20:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Guiyang Olympic Sports Center Attendance: 11,836 Referee: Cui Yong |
Fourth round
The draw for the fourth round took place on 27 May 2025.[4][5]
Chinese Super League | China League One | China League Two | Amateur | Total |
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12 / 16
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3 / 16
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1 / 20
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0 / 12
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16 / 64
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20 June 2025 | Shandong Taishan (1) | 1–3 | Chengdu Rongcheng (1) | Jinan |
19:35 UTC+8 | Stadium: Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
21 June 2025 | Dalian Yingbo (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–6 p) | Beijing Guoan (1) | Dalian |
19:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium |
21 June 2025 | Shaanxi Union (2) | 1–2 | Yunnan Yukun (1) | Weinan |
19:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium |
21 June 2025 | Guangdong GZ-Power (2) | 2–0 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (1) | Guangzhou |
19:30 UTC+8 | Stadium: Yuexiushan Stadium |
21 June 2025 | Qingdao Hainiu (1) | 2–1 | Guangxi Hengchen (3) | Qingdao |
19:35 UTC+8 | Stadium: Qingdao Youth Football Stadium |
22 June 2025 | Shanghai Port (1) | 2–3 | Shanghai Shenhua (1) | Shanghai |
18:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Pudong Football Stadium |
22 June 2025 | Dalian K'un City (2) | 0–2 | Qingdao West Coast (1) | Dalian |
18:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Jinzhou Stadium |
22 June 2025 | Henan (1) | 3–2 | Zhejiang (1) | Zhengzhou |
19:30 UTC+8 | Stadium: Hanghai Stadium |
Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 27 May 2025.[4][5]
Chinese Super League | China League One | China League Two | Amateur | Total |
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7 / 16
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1 / 16
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0 / 20
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0 / 12
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8 / 64
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22 July 2025 | Qingdao West Coast (1) | Match 59 | Beijing Guoan (1) | Qingdao |
19:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Qingdao West Coast University City Sports Center |
22 July 2025 | Yunnan Yukun (1) | Match 60 | Guangdong GZ-Power (2) | Yuxi |
20:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium |
23 July 2025 | Shanghai Shenhua (1) | Match 57 | Henan (1) | Shanghai |
19:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Shanghai Stadium |
23 July 2025 | Qingdao Hainiu (1) | Match 58 | Chengdu Rongcheng (1) | Qingdao |
19:35 UTC+8 | Stadium: Qingdao Youth Football Stadium |
Semi-finals
The draw for the semi-finals took place on 27 May 2025.[4][5]
19–20 August 2025 | Winner Match 58 (1) | Match 61 | Winner Match 57 (1) | |
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19–20 August 2025 | Winner Match 59 (1) | Match 62 | Winner Match 60 | |
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Final
The draw for the final took place on 27 May 2025.[4][5]
Winner Match 62 | Match 63 | Winner Match 61 |
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Notes
References
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- ^ a b c d "官方:本赛季足协杯第四轮抽签仪式将于5月27日15:30进行" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
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