The 2015–16 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the 22nd season since the founding of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
The playoff qualification were played between 9 and 13 March 2016 in a best-of-three mode.
The quarterfinals were played between 15 and 28 March 2016 in a best-of-seven mode.
The semifinals were played between 30 March and 13 April 2016 in a best-of-seven mode.
The finals were played between 15 and 28 April 2016 in a best-of-seven mode.