The Road to The Yard

2026Updated to 5 EP

Introduction: A football journey across China in search of the nation's grassroots king of the pitch. Zhang Yunlong reclaims his identity as a footballer, while Fan Zhiyi and Guan Yue tour five football cities, Dalian, Jiangsu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai, aboard a quirky Didi car. Local legends show off their skills. Winners get on board, losers head back home.

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"The Ride, King of Football" Prologue: Fan Zhiyi and Guan Yue Seek China's Strongest Grassroots Players

"The Ride, King of Football" Prologue: Fan Zhiyi and Guan Yue Seek China's Strongest Grassroots Players

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 1: Fan Zhiyi and Zhang Yunlong Strive to Garner Support as Dalian vs. Shenyang Showdown Looms!

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 1: Fan Zhiyi and Zhang Yunlong Strive to Garner Support as Dalian vs. Shenyang Showdown Looms!

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 2: Ma Sichun Brings the Scottish Premier Football King, Zhang Yunlong's Team Faces Their Greatest Crisis

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 2: Ma Sichun Brings the Scottish Premier Football King, Zhang Yunlong's Team Faces Their Greatest Crisis

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 3: Bridge Leads the Charge in Chongqing! Zhang Yunlong Challenges Chongqing's Street Football Masters

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 3: Bridge Leads the Charge in Chongqing! Zhang Yunlong Challenges Chongqing's Street Football Masters

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 4: Shaolin Soccer Squad Gathers in Guangzhou, Zhang Yunlong Faces the Ultimate Battle

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 4: Shaolin Soccer Squad Gathers in Guangzhou, Zhang Yunlong Faces the Ultimate Battle

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 5: Shanghai Team Assembles Grassroots Powerhouse, Zhang Yunlong Vows to Win the Final Battle

"The Ride, King of Football" Episode 5: Shanghai Team Assembles Grassroots Powerhouse, Zhang Yunlong Vows to Win the Final Battle