[3] The team began a two-week pre-season training in Kunming starting on 15 December with players out on loan returning to participate as well.
[6] The ban was lifted on 30 December 2024 following the resolution of the financial dispute, and Guoan was free to continue player transfer activities.
[10] It was also reported that Samuel Adegbenro, Mamadou Traoré, and Zhang Chengdong's contracts would not be extended and the players have left the club.
[17][18] The first friendly took place on 14 January against Changchun Yatai, which Guoan won 2–0 through a penalty from Zhang Xizhe and a goal from Jiang Wenhao.
[21] Guoan won its fourth training match, played against old rival Shanghai Shenhua, 4–1 thanks to two goals from Fang Hao and one each from Feng Boxuan and Zhang Yuning.
[24] The club announced 3 more midfield transfers to Guoan on 2 February: Serginho from Changchun Yatai, Dawhan from Gamba Osaka, and Li Ruiyue from Shanghai Jiading Huilong.
[27] Guoan played fellow CSL team Shenzhen Peng City on 8 February in its second training match and won 4–2.
[29] Guoan's final pre-season training match took place a day later against China League One side Liaoning Tieren.
Last updated: 26 January 2025 Source: Soccerway Beijing Guoan's 2025 Chinese Super League season will commence on 22 February and conclude on 22 November for a total of 30 matchdays.