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About China League One
China League One is the second tier of professional soccer in China. It sits below the Chinese Super League. The league runs from March through November, with 16 teams playing each other twice. The season is in the early stages, with promotion and relegation battles already taking shape.
Top teams
Dalian Professional is the biggest club in the division. They were in the Super League for years before getting relegated. Shijiazhuang Gongfu has been pushing for promotion with a solid roster. Guangzhou FC (formerly Guangzhou Evergrande) is another fallen giant — they've dropped all the way down from the top and are trying to rebuild. Zhejiang Professional, Qingdao Hainiu, and Sichuan Jiuniu are regular promotion contenders. The league has a mix of former Super League clubs and smaller teams trying to move up.
Format and rules
The league has 16 teams. Each plays the others twice. The top two teams at the end of the season get promoted to the Chinese Super League. The bottom two go down to China League Two. There are strict roster rules — clubs must field a certain number of domestic players, and international signings are limited. The salary cap is tight compared to the Super League. It's a developmental league in many ways, with clubs focusing on Chinese talent rather than big foreign names.
Viewership
China League One pulls between 30 and 40 million viewers annually. That's a massive number for a second division. The population density in China drives the ratings. Dalian, Guangzhou, and other big cities have huge fan bases even when their clubs are in the second tier. The league also gets attention from fans of the promoted teams. The numbers aren't at Super League levels, but they're still huge by global standards for a second division.
TV options in China
Coverage in China is split across multiple platforms. CCTV (China Central Television) shows a selection of matches on their sports channels. Tencent Sports streams games online. iQiyi also has a package of matches. There's no single broadcaster that has everything. If you're in China, you'll need to check where your team's match is airing each week.
Streaming options in the US and Worldwide
For fans outside China, there's no official international broadcast deal for League One. The matches aren't on ESPN+, DAZN, or any major global platform. Some games show up on YouTube through club channels or unofficial streams. Chinese streaming platforms like Tencent and iQiyi are region-locked to China. International fans often rely on VPNs to access those services or track down streams through soccer forums. The league doesn't have a global presence, but the clubs with big histories have followers overseas who find a way to watch.
Current season
The 2026 China League One season kicked off in March. The regular season runs through November. Dalian Professional and Guangzhou FC are the early favorites for promotion. Shijiazhuang Gongfu and Zhejiang Professional are also in the mix. The relegation battle is wide open, with several clubs fighting to stay up. The season is long, and promotion spots won't be decided until the final weeks.