Su Super League – where everyone gets a chance

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Su Super League – where everyone gets a chance

China's grassroots football phenomenon, the Su Super League, went viral in 2025 and continues to captivate the nation in 2026. More than a football tournament, mass participation in the competition has elevated it into an iconic sporting event recognized in Jiangsu's government work report.

Co-hosted by the provincial sports authority and all 13 cities, the league breaks away from the barriers of professional football. Each city fields its own team, while 516 players from all walks of life, including teachers, students, delivery workers and programmers, take to the pitch. Aged between 16 and 40, they show that the game truly belongs to the people.

Beyond the field, the Su Super League has grown into a dynamic platform that boosts economic activity meshing together sports, culture, tourism and commerce. By bringing football closer to everyday life, it demonstrates how sports can inspire pride, energy and shared happiness across the community.

(Photos via CFP)

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