The Chinese Football Association opened an official bidding window on October 10, 2026, for cities interested in hosting the knockout stage of the 2026 Chinese Women’s Football Association Cup. Governing body documents establish that the tournament’s decisive round will take place from December 12 to December 21, 2026, a schedule that includes team arrivals and departures.
Local Governments Must Provide Consent for Bids
Local authorities looking to host the tournament must submit formal paperwork based on the official competition criteria outlined by the Chinese Football Association. Bidding guidelines require every applicant organization to secure an official consent letter issued directly by their local municipal government or regional sports bureau. Candidates must complete the official application form and validate it with official seals from both the bidding entity and the corresponding regional member association of the Chinese Football Association.
Committee Evaluates Candidate Cities for Venue Selection
The Chinese Football Association will dispatch inspection teams to conduct on-site evaluations of candidate cities. A dedicated venue selection committee will review all submissions, weighing local government backing, previous event hosting experience, comprehensive organizational support capabilities, local climate conditions, and transportation logistics before determining the final hosts. Once the selection committee finalizes its choice and secures approval from association leadership, the governing body will execute formal hosting agreements with the chosen local authorities.
Bids Must Be Submitted by October 18
All bids must be submitted by 23:00 on October 18, 2026. Applicants are required to send scanned, official copies of their paperwork to the designated contact address provided by the Chinese Football Association. The mandatory submission file checklist includes the completed application form, the local government or sports bureau consent letter, and a comprehensive venue overview presentation limited to five pages of text and images. The governing body maintains that any candidate failing to provide all required documents before the deadline will be considered to have abandoned their bid.
Financial Standards And Tournament Reporting
The Chinese Football Association will distribute partial tournament organization funding to the selected host based on the final participating team count, adhering to established financial standards. Host regions must cover any remaining operational shortfalls through local resources. Tournament organizers must compile and submit a complete event summary report to the Chinese Football Association within one week after the competition ends.
Official Contact Details
Inquiries regarding the bidding process can be directed to Feng Guo at the Chinese Football Association. Communications can be made via telephone at 010-59291113 or through the designated electronic mail address at [email protected].
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