The Qingdao West Coast Football Club held a kickoff ceremony for the 2026 Super League season at the Shican Hotel in Qingdao. Leaders including Zhang Jiangang, Deputy Director of the Municipal People's Congress, and Zhao Shengcun, Deputy Mayor, attended the event. Club General Manager Shen Jun stated that after successfully completing last season's goals, the team is fully prepared for the new season. The addition of new head coach Zheng Zhi has injected fresh energy into the team, which also includes notable players like Huang Bowen and Mei Fang in the coaching staff. The team trained in Hainan and Dubai during the winter and played warm-up matches against several high-level teams to enhance overall strength and tactical cohesion.

During the ceremony, Zheng Zhi expressed his honor and sense of responsibility in taking on the head coach role, emphasizing that the team will give their all to meet the challenges of the new season. In the new season, Qingdao West Coast aims to combine veteran players with rising stars, striving for better results with the support of all sectors. Cai Quanjie, Director of the Municipal Sports Bureau, also affirmed the team's development and expressed hope that they would continue to promote a spirit of hard work and cultivate more football talents.

The climax of the ceremony saw Deputy Mayor Zhao Shengcun and Club Chairman Xu Shang hand over the team flag to Captain Davidson, marking the official start of Qingdao West Coast's journey in the 2026 Super League season. The audience erupted in applause, and fans are filled with anticipation for the team's future. Qingdao West Coast Football Club will continue to work hard to showcase the charm of Qingdao football and strive for breakthrough achievements in the new season.