2016 in Mexican television

The following is a list of events affecting Mexican television in 2016. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and re-brandings; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Events

 * 5 August-21 August - The 2016 Summer Olympics were broadcast on Canal Once and Canal 22.
 * 31 December - Mexico's nationwide digital television transition was completed after the mandatory shutdown of analog television service for mid- and low-powered stations, which were given a one-year extension of the nationwide deadline of 31 December 2015.

Debuts

 * 40 y 20 (2016–present)

1970s

 * Plaza Sesamo (1972–present)

1990s

 * Acapulco Bay (1995–present)
 * Corazon salvaje (1993–present)
 * Esmeralda (1997–present)
 * La usurpadora (1998–present)

2000s

 * Alma de hierro (2008–present)
 * Big Brother México (2002-2005, 2015–present)
 * Hotel Erotica Cabo (2006–present)
 * Lo Que Callamos Las Mujeres (2001–present)

2010s

 * 40 y 20 (2016–present)
 * Como dice el dicho (2011–present)
 * La Voz… México (2011–present)
 * México Tiene Talento (2014–present)
 * Valiant Love (2012–present)