2016 Ýokary Liga
2016 Ýokary Liga season was the 24th edition of the top tier professional Yokary Liga football annual competition in Turkmenistan administered by the Football Federation of Turkmenistan. It began in March and ended in December 2016.
Altyn Asyr were the defending champions of the 2015 Ýokary Liga season.
Altyn Asyr were crowned champions for the third time in their history beating Balkan with 23 points. Altyn Asyr also won Turkmenistan Cup; Balkan received the second AFC Cup-ticket
Teams
A total of 10 teams will contest the league, including 9 sides from the 2015 season and the champion of the Birinji liga, Köpetdag Aşgabat.| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Coach |
| Ahal Province | Ashgabat Stadium | 20,000 |  sort|Altyn Asyr|Altyn AsyrLeague table |