The first-round match-ups for the Northeast China Football League (NCFL) have been unveiled.Shenyang Team will play against Jixi Team.

On March 30, the draw ceremony for the 2026 NCFL was held in Shenyang. Following the draw, the eight participating teams have been placed in their respective groups, and the first-round match-ups on May 23 have been announced.

The first-round pairings are as follows: Changchun vs Tongliao, Shenyang vs Jixi, Harbin vs Dalian, and Hohhot vs Yanbian.

Subsequently,the official match ball for the 2026 NCFL was unveiled.

The official match ball draws inspiration from the profound heritage and unique spiritual core of Northeast China and is exclusively designed as a ball that combines both the regional and competitive characteristics.

As the ball races across the football pitch, strength converges with craftsmanship, and tradition integrates with modernity. This is the distinctive hallmark of the NCFL and a perfect continuation of the spirit of this region.