SSV Jahn Regensburg won promotion after beating VfL Wolfsburg II in the 2015–16 Regionalliga promotion play-offs.

[1] In the preseason match against FC Sopron on 16 July Ali Odabas sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury which means he will not be able to play in the next eight or nine months.

[2] Win Draw Loss Postponed Win Draw Loss Postponed On 20 May 2016, Jahn Regensburg qualified for the promotion play-off.

[80] Regensburg won the relegation 3–1 on aggregate and was promoted to the 2.

[81] Win Draw Loss Postponed Win Draw Loss Postponed As of 20 May 2017[update].