| 2016 CAFL season | |
|---|---|
 | |
| League | China Arena Football League |
| Sport | Arena football |
| Duration | Regular season: October 1 – October 30 Postseason: November 5 – November 6 |
| Number of games | 18 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| China Bowl | |
| Champions | Beijing Lions (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Qingdao Clipper |
The 2016 CAFL season, the first season in the history of the China Arena Football League (CAFL), began on October 1, 2016.[1] On November 6, the Beijing Lions defeated the Qingdao Clipper to win the first China Bowl.
- ^ "History Made: US Football Debuts in China". caflfootball.com. October 1, 2016. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.