The 2025 Chinese Football Association Cup () was the 27th edition of the Chinese FA Cup.
The defending champions were Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port, but they were unable to defend their title after losing to local rivals Shanghai Shenhua in the fourth round.
Beijing Guoan won their 6th title after beating Henan 3–0 in the final.
Schedule Round Draw date Match dates Number of Fixtures Clubsremaining New entriesthis round Divisions entering this round First round 27 February 2025 14–16 March 2025 16 32 → 16 3212 winners from qualifying round20 2025 China League Two teams Second round 18–20 April 2025 16 32 → 16 1616 2025 China League One teams Third round 20–21 May 2025 16 32 → 16 1616 2025 Chinese Super League teams Fourth round 27 May 2025 20–22 June 2025 8 16 → 8 NoneNone Quarter-finals 22–23 July 2025 4 8 → 4 NoneNone Semi-finals 19–20 August 2025 2 4 → 2 NoneNone Final 6 December 2025 1 2 → 1 NoneNone
First round The draw for the first round took place on 27 February 2025.
+ Number of teams per tier still in competition Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
Second round The draw for the second round took place on 27 February 2025.
+ Number of teams per tier still in competition Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
Third round The draw for the third round took place on 27 February 2025.
+ Number of teams per tier still in competition Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
Fourth round The draw for the fourth round took place on 27 May 2025.
+ Number of teams per tier still in competition Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
Quarter-finals The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 27 May 2025.
+ Number of teams per tier still in competition Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
Semi-finals The draw for the semi-finals took place on 27 May 2025. + Number of teams per tier still in competition Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
Final
The draw for the final took place on 27 May 2025.
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