2015–16 Ukrainian First League

The 2015–16 Ukrainian First League was the 25th since its establishment. The competition commenced on 26 July 2015 with eight matches. The competition had a winter break which began after Round 18 on November 22. The competition resumed on 26 March 2016 and completed on 1 June 2016.

Teams
The number of teams for the competition was confirmed on 19 June 2015.

Promoted teams
Two teams were promoted from the 2014–15 Ukrainian Second League.


 * Cherkaskyi Dnipro – champion (returning as a successor of FC Dnipro Cherkasy that last participated in the 2007–08 Ukrainian First League, 7 seasons absence)
 * Obolon-Brovar Kyiv – 2nd place runner-up (returning as a successor of FC Obolon Kyiv after an absence of three seasons)

Relegated teams
One team was promoted from the 2014–15 Ukrainian Premier League.
 * Illichivets Mariupol – 14th place (returning after an absence of seven seasons)

Reinstated teams

 * Avanhard Kramatorsk – special case (returning after an absence of one season)

Location map
The following displays the location of teams.

Stadiums
The following stadiums are considered home grounds for the teams in the competition.