China Women’s Media Registration Opens for 2026 Yongchuan Tournament

The 2026 CFA Team China Yongchuan International Women’s Football Tournament will take place in Chongqing’s Yongchuan district from November 28 to December 4, according to the Chinese Football Association.

Four national teams will compete in the round-robin tournament at the Yongchuan Sports Center Stadium. The tournament opens on Saturday, November 28, with Malawi facing Albania at 15:00, followed by host China playing Thailand at 19:35, the [Chinese Football Association reported].

Matchday two on Tuesday, December 1, features Thailand against Malawi at 15:00 and China meeting Albania at 19:35. The final matchday on Friday, December 4, pairs Albania with Thailand at 15:00 before China closes the tournament against Malawi at 19:35.

Journalists must complete media registration before November 18

The tournament media and broadcast working group is handling registration and press operations for the event. Journalists must complete their applications through the [official registration portal] before the deadline on November 18 at 17:00, the association announced.

Applicants need to upload a valid press card and a headshot.

Reporters holding 2026 Chinese football professional league press credentials can submit those scans, while others must provide a state-issued press card or an official letter stamped by their media employer.

Text reporters, photographers, and non-rights video journalists use the main platform. Rights-holding broadcasters must contact Mabin at Fordar via email at ma_b@chinafootball.com.cn for credential requests.

Questions about tournament media contacts and accommodation

Who is the media contact for the tournament?

Hao Xiangjun serves as the media registration contact and can be reached by email at media@thecfa.cn.

Where are credentialed journalists advised to stay?

The media and broadcast working group recommends the Chongqing Yongchuan Baitian Hotel, located at 2016 Honghenan Road in Yongchuan district, featuring standard rooms priced at 298 yuan per night. Manager Liao handles bookings at 18983885522.

What are the rules for photographers at the stadium?

On match days, credentialed media must show their passes to enter the venue and wear designated media vests inside the corresponding work zones based on their specific pass type.