The 144-game-schedule began in the 2015 season due to the addition of the KT Wiz.

On July 16, the best players participated in the 2016 KBO All-Star Game at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

The participating franchises were divided into two regions, the Dream All-Stars (Samsung Lions, Doosan Bears, Lotte Giants, SK Wyverns, KT Wiz) and Nanum All-Stars (Kia Tigers, Hanwha Eagles, LG Twins, Nexen Heroes, NC Dinos).

The KBO All-Star Game however does not determine home-field advantage in the Korean Series.

Starting in 2015, the fourth-place and the fifth-place teams played in a "Wildcard" game/series.