The Chinese Super League, also known as the Shanghai Shenhua Premier League, is set to return in 2026 with a new home team from the city of Beijing and a new away team from the city of Shanghai.

The match preview for the upcoming season has been released by the league's governing body, the China Football Association (CFA). The CFA said that the match between Beijing Shenhua and Shanghai Shenhua will be held on August 14, 2026 at the Liangjiang Stadium in Beijing.

The match preview comes just days before the start of the new season, which promises to bring excitement and anticipation to fans across both cities. Both teams have a strong history of success in the league, with Beijing Shenhua having won five consecutive seasons since their debut in 2017-18, while Shanghai Shenhua have not made it to the final since 2015.

In terms of the lineup, both teams are expected to feature some of the top players in the league. Beijing Shenhua, led by former Shanghai Shenhua star Xiong Weiming, will look to continue their impressive form after winning the Chinese Super League last season. Meanwhile, Shanghai Shenhua, who finished second-last in the previous season, is looking to bounce back after losing their top scorer, Guan Long.

The match preview is set to be a thrilling one, with both teams likely to make use of their strengths and weaknesses to take control of the game. It will be interesting to see how the two teams perform in this new challenge, and whether they can deliver on their promise of making history in the league again.

Overall, the Chinese Super League 2026 looks like a promising season for fans across both cities, and we can expect to witness some exciting matches and performances from both teams.