The 2016 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, the fourth level of the Brazilian League, was contested by 68 clubs.
The four teams in the semifinals, CSA, Moto Club, São Bento and Volta Redonda were promoted to the 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.[1] Volta Redonda were champions, beating CSA in the final.
The four semi-finalists qualified for the 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. The winners of the semifinals played the final over two legs to determine the champion.
[3] Ranking of group winners to determine the worst performing team to be placed into pot 2 was achieved by comparing 1) Points gained 2) Most victories 3) Best goal difference 4) Most goals scored 5) Sort.
[3] Ranking of group runners-up to determine the 15 best performing teams to be placed into pot 2 was achieved by comparing 1) Points gained 2) Most victories 3) Best goal difference 4) Most goals scored 5) Sort.
The draw for the quarter-final was seeded based on the table of results of all matches in the competition for the qualifying teams.
The draw for the semi-final was seeded based on the table of results of all matches in the competition for the qualifying teams.