The Chinese Super League 2020 season was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to major changes in the original schedule. Initially planned to begin in February, the season was postponed and eventually started on July 25, 2020, after a five-month delay.
The tournament was divided into two stages. The first stage featured a group format with 16 teams split into two groups （Dalian and Suzhou赛区）, playing a double round-robin within their groups. This phase determined the rankings for the championship and relegation groups.
The second stage consisted of knockout rounds where teams competed for final positions. The season concluded in November 2020, with Jiangsu Suning winning their first-ever CSL title by defeating Guangzhou Evergrande in the final. |
