Tianjin Teda won the title for the first time and earned a berth in the 2012 AFC Champions League.

In each matchup, the one with a higher rank last season will be the home team.

[2] The ties are single matches, with a penalty shootout if necessary but no extra time, with the winners progressing to the next round.

[3] The final is set to be played at a neutral venue which is the Olympic Sports Center in Hefei.

The final is a single match, with extra time and penalty shootout if necessary.