1916 Campeonato Carioca
| Season | 1916 |
|---|---|
| Champions | América |
| Matches played | 44 |
| Goals scored | 168 (3.82 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Aluízio (Botafogo) – 12 goals |
| Biggest home win | Flamengo 4-1 Fluminense (May 13, 1916) Andarahy 5-2 Bangu (October 29, 1916) Bangu 4-1 Fluminense (November 19, 1916) |
| Biggest away win | Botafogo 2-7 Fluminense (June 25, 1916) São Cristóvão 3-8 Botafogo (October 22, 1916) |
| Highest scoring | São Cristóvão 3-8 Botafogo (October 22, 1916) |
← 1915 1917 → | |
The 1916 Campeonato Carioca, the eleventh edition of that championship, kicked off on May 3, 1916 and ended on December 17, 1916. It was organized by LMSA (Liga Metropolitana de Sports Athleticos, or Metropolitan Athletic Sports League). Seven teams participated. América won the title for the 2nd time. No teams were relegated.