The final of the 2025 CFA (Chinese Football Association) Cup was held at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre, SIP on Dec 6. Beijing Guo’an claimed the title with a 3-0 victory over Henan Football Club Jiuzu Dukang.

The CFA Cup, with a history dating back to 1956, is the oldest football cup in the country and the highest-level professional football cup for men. Before this event, Suzhou had hosted the finals of CFA Cup in 2020, 2022 and 2023.

This year’s CFA Cup final was of special significance, as it was Henan Football Club’s first appearance in a CFA final since its 31-year history, and Guo’an’s first CFA Cup championship since 2018.

A total of 40,558 fans filled the stadium, creating an electrifying atmosphere with thunderous cheers, while numerous football enthusiasts watched the live stream at 10 spots across SIP, like the local citizen centers and squares of popular commercial complexes.

December 7, 2025