The 2016 China Amateur Football League season was the 15th season since its establishment in 2002. It is the highest amateur association football league in PR China with some semi-professional clubs. 44 clubs were qualified for the second round.
Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted to 2016 China League Two
Format
The qualification structure is as follows:
- First round: Chinese Football Association subordinate Provincial, City League, champion will advance to the second round.
- Second round: It is divided into four groups, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. The top four teams of each group will advance to Third round.
- Third round: It is divided into four groups, Group A, Group B, Group C and Group D. The four winners may be qualify for the 2017 China League Two.
First round
China Amateur Football League includes 44 regional leagues. Number of teams: 1000+
Teams qualified for the second round