2020–21 Chinese Basketball Association season

The 2020–21 CBA season was the 26th season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). All games were played in Zhuji, Zhejiang. The regular season was divided into four stages. The first stage began on 17 October 2020 and ended on 14 November 2020. The second stage began on 2 December 2020 and ended on 6 February 2021. The third stage began on 1 March 2021 and ended on 18 March 2021. The last stage began on 24 March 2021 and ended on 13 April 2021. The All-Star Game was played on 21 March 2021 in Qingdao. The playoffs began on 16 April 2021 and ended on 1 May 2021.

Changes from 2019–20 season
For this season, each team will play 56 games in the regular season. 20 teams are divided into two groups based on the ranking of the previous season. Each team will play against teams in their group four times and play against other teams twice.

Draft
The 2020 CBA Draft, the sixth edition of the CBA draft, took place on 21 August 2020 in Quanzhou, Fujian. 19 players were selected in the draft.

Import chart
This is the full list of international players competing in the CBA during the 2020–21 season.

Results
19 teams are divided into two groups based on the ranking of the previous season. Each team will play against teams in their group four times and play against other teams twice.

Bracket
Bold Series winner

Rising Stars Challenge
Zheng Qilong was unable to participate due to injury. Zhao Yiming was selected as Zheng Qilong's replacement.

Slam Dunk Contest
Zheng Qilong was unable to participate due to injury. Zhang Hao was selected as Zheng Qilong's replacement.

All-Star Game
Zhai Xiaochuan was unable to participate due to injury. Wang Shaojie was selected as Zhai Xiaochuan's replacement.

Yearly awards
This is a list of the 2020–21 CBA season's yearly awards winners.


 * All-CBA Domestic First Team:
 * F Hu Jinqiu, Zhejiang Lions
 * F Shen Zijie, Shenzhen Aviators
 * C Zhou Qi, Xinjiang Flying Tigers
 * G Wu Qian, Zhejiang Golden Bulls
 * G Zhao Jiwei, Liaoning Flying Leopards


 * All-CBA Domestic Second Team:
 * F Zhou Peng, Guangdong Southern Tigers
 * F Zhang Zhenlin, Liaoning Flying Leopards
 * C Han Dejun, Liaoning Flying Leopards
 * G Guo Ailun, Liaoning Flying Leopards
 * G Zhao Rui, Guangdong Southern Tigers


 * All-CBA Foreign First Team:
 * F 🇺🇸 Dakari Johnson, Qingdao Eagles
 * F 🇱🇹 Donatas Motiejūnas, Xinjiang Flying Tigers
 * C 🇮🇷 Hamed Haddadi, Sichuan Blue Whales
 * G 🇺🇸 Lester Hudson, Shandong Heroes
 * G 🇺🇸 MarShon Brooks, Guangdong Southern Tigers

Players of the Week
This is a list of the 2020–21 CBA season's Player of the Week award winners.

Players of the Month
This is a list of the 2020–21 CBA season's Player of the Month award winners.

Young Players of the Month
This is a list of the 2020–21 CBA season's Young Player of the Month award winners.