On the evening of September 13th, the “New Rhyme Chongqing, Yu Super Together” 2025 Chongqing City Football Super League (referred to as “Yu Super”) kicked off at Chongqing Datianwan Stadium. The home team, Yuzhong Peninsula, defeated Jiulong Xinyuan Panda 3-2, securing a winning start in the “Yu Super”. It is reported that the “Yu Super” includes teams from 38 districts and counties of Chongqing, along with Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing High-tech Zone of Western Science City, and Wansheng Economic Development Zone, totaling 41 teams. The competition is divided into five major zones: Central Urban Area, Western Chongqing, Eastern New City, Northeastern Three Gorges Reservoir Area, and Southeastern Wuling Mountain Area. Spanning 8 months, a total of 178 matches will be played, making it the largest city football league in the country. The photo shows players from both teams entering the field.

Chongqing Datianwan Stadium

Chongqing Datianwan Stadium is a major multi-purpose stadium in Chongqing, China, primarily used for football matches. It was constructed and opened in 2004 to serve as a modern sports venue for the city. The stadium has since hosted numerous sporting events and concerts, becoming a significant local landmark.

Yuzhong Peninsula

The Yuzhong Peninsula is the historic and cultural core of Chongqing, China, located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Historically, it served as the ancient city’s political and economic center, with a history of human settlement dating back over 3,000 years. Today, it remains the bustling heart of the megacity, home to major commercial districts and government buildings.

Jiulong Xinyuan Panda

Jiulong Xinyuan Panda is a panda base located in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China. It was established to contribute to the conservation and breeding of the endangered giant panda. The facility provides a habitat for pandas and serves as an educational center to raise public awareness about wildlife protection.

Liangjiang New Area

Liangjiang New Area is a state-level development zone established in 2010 in Chongqing, China, as part of a national strategy to boost economic growth in the western region. It serves as a major hub for modern manufacturing, financial services, and logistics, built on historically significant land that was a key site during China’s wartime capital era. Today, it is a symbol of rapid urbanization and economic transformation.

Chongqing High-tech Zone of Western Science City

The Chongqing High-tech Zone of Western Science City is a major innovation hub established to drive technological advancement and economic development in western China. Its history is rooted in China’s national strategy to create a network of high-tech industrial parks, with this zone being officially launched to focus on fields like big data, artificial intelligence, and biomedicine. It represents a key part of Chongqing’s transformation into a modern, knowledge-based economy.

Wansheng Economic Development Zone

The Wansheng Economic Development Zone is a modern industrial park established in the late 20th century in Chongqing, China. It was developed to stimulate regional economic growth by attracting investment in sectors like new materials, energy, and manufacturing. The zone represents a key part of the area’s transition from its historical mining economy to a diversified industrial base.

Three Gorges Reservoir Area

The Three Gorges Reservoir Area is a vast region on the Yangtze River in China, created by the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. Its history is defined by a massive, government-led relocation project that submerged numerous towns, villages, and archaeological sites to make way for the reservoir. The dam was built primarily for flood control and hydroelectric power generation, fundamentally transforming the local landscape and communities.

Wuling Mountain Area

The Wuling Mountain Area is a historically significant and biodiverse mountainous region in south-central China, spanning parts of Hunan, Hubei, and Guizhou provinces. It is renowned for its spectacular karst landscapes, deep gorges, and lush forests, which have been inhabited for centuries by the Tujia, Miao, and Dong ethnic minority groups. The area’s history is deeply tied to these indigenous cultures, and it is also known for its role as a strategic location during various periods in Chinese history.