| Season | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 5 February 2016 – 18 December 2016 |
| Champions | Sporting Cristal (18th title) |
| Relegated | Universidad César Vallejo Defensor La Bocana |
| Copa Libertadores | Melgar Deportivo Municipal Sporting Cristal Universitario |
| Copa Sudamericana | Alianza Lima Comerciantes Unidos Juan Aurich Sport Huancayo |
| Matches played | 359 |
| Top goalscorer | Robinson Aponzá (30 goals) |
| Highest attendance | 35,452[1] Universitario 1–0 Alianza Lima (21 July 2016) |
| Lowest attendance | 161[1] Alianza Atlético 4–2 Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca (24 Nov. 2016) |
| Total attendance | 1,330,400[1] |
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The 2016 Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional (known as the 2016 Copa Movistar for sponsorship reasons) was the 100th season of the highest division of Peruvian football. A total of 16 teams competed in the season.