The club also competed in the first edition of the Primeira Liga losing in the semi-finals to Atlético Paranaense.

For the first time in the club's history the football team have four different uniform kits for the season.

Idiomas / Shoulder: Universidade Brasil / Sleeves: iFood; Carabao / Numbers: TIM

As of August 30, 2016[update] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

[26] Flamengo began their league campaign with a 1–0 win at home against Sport Recife on 14 May 2016, with Éverton scoring the only goal of the match.