The 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, known as "Suchao," features 13 city teams competing across the coastal province. The event has not only generated strong local participation but also captured nationwide attention.

43,617 spectators

The match between Suzhou and Yangzhou, both cities with deep historical ties to the Grand Canal, was held at the FIFA-standard Kunshan Olympics Sports Center on June 29, drawing an impressive 43,617 spectators. 

Average attendance in Round 5 reached 30,826, marking a nearly 19% increase from the previous round.

1 minute 18 seconds

In the Suzhou vs Yangzhou match on June 29, Suzhou's No. 24 player, Kou Cheng, scored 1 minute and 18 seconds into the game, setting a new league record for the fastest goal since the competition began. 

1.44 mln ticket buyers

Ticket demand for the Suzhou vs Yangzhou clash reached 1.44 million across two rounds. 

On June 28, fans from Huai'an City crowded a train to support their team in an away match. 

Supporters cheered during the Huai'an vs Nanjing match on June 14. 

Adding to the game-day experience, performers dressed as dinosaurs during the Changzhou vs Nanjing match on June 21. 

Fever pitch on streets

This photo taken on June 19, 2025 shows a large outdoor screen airing the match in Nanjing, further demonstrating the league's visibility. 

On June 15, residents gathered in Haizhou District, Lianyungang City, to watch the live broadcast of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League. 

On June 28, people watched a live broadcast of a match in a shopping mall in Lianyungang City.