| J.League YBC Levain Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Teams | 18 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Urawa Red Diamonds (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Gamba Osaka |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Toshiyuki Takagi (4 goals) |
The 2016 J.League Cup (also known as the 2016 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, later changed to 2016 J.League YBC Levain Cup for sponsoring purposes) is the 41st edition of the most prestigious Japanese football league cup tournament and the 24th edition under the current J.League Cup format.