2016 Down county football team season

The following is a summary of Down county football team's 2016 season. It was a first season in charge for newly appointed Down manager Éamonn Burns.

National Football League Division 1
Down played in Division One of the National Football League in 2016. The fixtures were announced on 16 November 2015.

Ulster Senior Football Championship
The draw for the 2016 Ulster Senior Football Championship took place on 15 October 2015.

Notable events

 * On Thursday 5 November 2015, Down appointed Éamonn Burns as new football manager.