On the evening of May 10, the first round of the 2026 Qilu Super League regular season concluded with a match between Zibo and Linyi, drawing 21,396 spectators. With that, the first two rounds of the 2026 Qilu Super League wrapped up, attracting a total of 214,205 fans to the stadiums.
Since the league kicked off on April 18, the first two rounds have seen fierce competition. Teams from Jinan, Liaocheng, Yantai, Weihai, and Tai’an each secured two consecutive victories, all holding 6 points to top the standings. With 16 cities participating, a full home-and-away schedule, professional management, and widespread public involvement, the Qilu Super League has become a grand football festival that blends sports, culture, and tourism. Over 210,000 fans attended the 16 matches in the first two rounds, making the league a true grassroots phenomenon that has ignited passion across Shandong.
Chasing dreams on the green pitch, the excitement continues. The third round is set to ignite more thrills—stay tuned!
(Reporter: Wang Jian, Dazhong News)
