 A total of 10 teams participated in the 2016 Super League season, eight from the previous season and two promoted teams.Kota Ranger were promoted as champions of the country's second tier while Kasuka were also promoted, that's despite finishing outside the top two places in third but as Tabuan Muda B (Brunei U18s) finished second and are ineligible for promotion, it was awarded to Kasuka instead.Kota Ranger and Kasuka replaced IKLS and Kilanas who were relegated in 2015.