At the end of the season, the two finalists of the Play-off will qualify for promotion to 2013 China League One.
Harbin Songbei Yiteng as the 2011 season champion and Chongqing F.C.
The 3rd-placed team Fujian Smart Hero was also promoted to 2012 China League One after winning the play-off match against Guizhou Zhicheng, who finished in last place in the 2011 China League One.
Sichuan Dujiangyan Symbol moved to Xi'an in January 2012 and changed their name to Shaanxi Daqin.
They are Beijing Youth, Beijing Sangao,[1] Beijing Yitong Kuche, Hebei Youth, Jiangsu HHU, Qinghai Senke,[2] Shaanxi Laochenggen, Shanxi Jiayi,[3] Xinjiang Begonia,[4] Chongqing Youth, Hubei China-Kyle,[5] Jiangxi Liansheng,[6] Kunming Ruilong,[7] Shenzhen Fengpeng[8] and Shenzhen Main Sports.