28 teams contest the league separated into two divisions, Norra and Södra. 19 returning from the 2015 season, three relegated from
Superettan and six promoted from
Division 2. The champion of each division will qualify directly for promotion to
Superettan, the two runners-up has to play a play-off against the thirteenth and fourteenth team from
Superettan to decide who will play in Superettan 2017. The bottom three teams in each division will qualify directly for relegation to
Division 2, while the 11th team from each division has to play a play-off against the best runners-up from Division 2 to avoid relegation.
Stadia and locations Norra Södra • 1 Correct as of end of 2015 season
Personnel and kits ==League tables==