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The city of Chengdu (Sichuan) — finished a club-record 4th in 2023, playing at the 60,000-capacity Phoenix Hill Stadium.

The city of Chongqing — a young club (founded 2021), promoted to the Super League after winning the second division in 2023.

The city of Dalian — playing at the 63,000-capacity Suoyuwan Stadium, promoted to the top flight in 2025.

Yunnan province (the city of Yuxi) — the first club from this province in the history of the Chinese Super League.

The city of Qingdao — playing in the Huangdao district.

The city of Jinan — one of the most successful Chinese clubs, multiple champions and winners of the AFC Champions League.

The capital Beijing — a founding member of the Super League, champions in 2009, playing at the Workers' Stadium.

Zhejiang province (the city of Hangzhou) — formerly known as Zhejiang Lücheng/Greentown, founded in 1998.

The city of Shenyang — promoted to the top flight in 2025, continuing the tradition of the defunct club Liaoning Hongyun.

The city of Shenzhen — part of the international City Football Group (owners of Manchester City).

The city of Shanghai — one of the founding clubs of the Chinese league (1993), champions in 1995.

Henan province (the city of Zhengzhou) — formerly playing under the name Henan Jianye.

The city of Shanghai — formerly Shanghai SIPG, multiple Super League champions, owned by the SIPG port company.

The city of Qingdao — continuing the tradition of the club Qingdao Zhongneng/Jonoon.

The city of Tianjin — formerly Tianjin Teda, one of the founding clubs of the Chinese league.

The city of Wuhan — a young but successful club, Super League champions in 2023.