In 2025, a grassroots football league in Jiangsu, widely known as "Suchao," went viral and became one of the most-watched football leagues in China. More than 2.4 million spectators attended matches in stadiums, while online views on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, surpassed 37 billion.

Beyond the numbers, the league has successfully boosted local consumption and is now becoming a model for other provinces to follow. What's the secret behind this success? CGTN takes you back to the summer of 2025 to recap the passion, vibrancy and happiness of the game.