| EA Sports Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country |  Republic of Ireland |
| Dates | 21 March – 17 September |
| Teams | 24 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | St Patrick's Athletic |
| Runner-up | Limerick |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Top goal scorer(s) | John O'Flynn, Limerick |
The 2016 League of Ireland Cup, known for sponsorship reasons as the 2016 EA Sports Cup, was the 43rd season of the League of Ireland's secondary knockout competition. The EA Sports Cup features teams from the SSE Airtricity League Premier and First Divisions, as well as some intermediate level teams.