In addition to the domestic league, Mainz will also participate in this season's edition of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal.

This will be the 6th season for the club in the Opel Arena, located in Mainz, Germany.

The season covers a period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.