Alright, folks, let’s talk about my recent deep dive into the Chinese Super League broadcasting situation. I’ve been trying to figure out who’s showing the games and where to catch them.
First off, I started by digging into the league itself. It’s called the Chinese Football Association Super League, or CSL for short. They’ve got 16 teams in the 2023 season, and each team plays 30 matches. That’s 8 games every round, making a total of 240 games for the whole season. Sounds like a lot of football, right?
Then I found out that two new teams, Shenzhen Peng City and Qingdao West Coast, are playing in the CSL for the first time this year. I also learned that Dalian Pro, another team, called it quits in January 2024.
Now, about the broadcasting, this is where it got a bit tricky. I heard that every game from the 2024 season is available to watch live somewhere online, but it seemed like there were no domestic TV broadcasts in China or Macao. That’s kind of a bummer for the local fans, isn’t it?
I kept digging and stumbled upon some info about a digital platform called Dongqiudi. Apparently, they snagged the rights to stream CSL games for the next three seasons, but it’s non-exclusive. This means other platforms might also be showing the games. In recent years, they must be a good choice for streaming.
I also found out that some overseas platforms might be streaming the games. However, I’m not entirely sure which ones, so I’ll need to do a bit more research on that.
To sum it up, here’s what I’ve gathered:
- The CSL has 16 teams in the 2023 season, with 240 games in total.
- Two new teams are in the league, and one team disbanded.
- Every game is supposedly available to watch live online, but no domestic TV broadcasts in China or Macao.
- Dongqiudi has non-exclusive streaming rights for the next three seasons.
- Some overseas platforms might be streaming the games, but I need to confirm which ones.
Overall, it seems like the broadcasting situation for the Chinese Super League is a bit scattered. It’s not as straightforward as I initially thought, but I’m determined to find out more. I’ll keep digging and share my findings as soon as I have more concrete information. Stay tuned, football fans!
