Media Figure: CBA Window Period to Host Cup Tournament with Luring Prizes; All-Star Game Expected in Changchun

On September 18, according to media figure @ZhaoTangzhang in the basketball circle, a cup tournament involving 20 teams will be held during the window period of the new season’s CBA league, with very attractive prizes. There is also hope that the 2025 All-Star Weekend will be hosted in Changchun. The original post by ZhaoTangzhang is as follows:

The CBA Alliance announced the schedule for the new season a few days ago, which includes two window periods. Although these two window periods are mainly set aside for the national team, there are also two major events for the league to handle. First, it is planned to host a cup tournament for the 20 CBA clubs, with group matches in the first window period and elimination rounds and finals in the second window period. This not only makes good use of the window period but also allows more young players to get more playing time and training. The informant has heard that the prize money is quite attractive. On the occasion of the league’s 30th anniversary, the establishment of this event is very meaningful. The second event is the All-Star game. According to information obtained, the 2025 CBA All-Star Weekend is expected to be held in Changchun, Jilin Province. The cooperation is made possible by the willingness of the clubs, the enthusiasm of local fans, and the strong support of the local government. In fact, as early as 2001, Changchun hosted the CBA All-Star Weekend, with Liu Yudong being the MVP of the All-Star game then. If all goes well, this will mark the return of the CBA All-Star Weekend to a northeastern city after 24 years, and we can expect an All-Star game with strong local characteristics. Players eating stews, soaking in hot springs, and visiting the Siberian tiger park – it sounds quite interesting. With March next year being springtime, it is believed that the CBA All-Star Weekend will surely bring more vitality to the city of Changchun.