The club also won their second Federation Cup, while in the league, Bengaluru ended their final I-League campaign in fourth place.

Manju, Thoi Singh, Siam Hanghal, Kim Song-yong, Michael Collins, and Nikhil Bernard were released by the club.

[9] Nine days later, Bengaluru confirmed that their captain, Sunil Chhetri, would be returning to the club on a permanent basis, after spending the previous season with Mumbai City.

[11] In August, Bengaluru announced the additions of three foreigners: midfielders Cameron Watson and Álvaro Rubio, and defender Juanan.

[12][13] The club then concluded the month with the signings of young defender Gursimrat Singh Gill and midfielder Darren Caldeira.

Defender Harmanjot Khabra was the first to be brought in from Chennaiyin on 12 December while midfielder Lenny Rodrigues soon followed from Pune City three days later.

[20] Almost a week after the club played their first I-League match, Bengaluru announced the signing of defender Sandesh Jhingan on loan from Kerala Blasters.

[23] Finally, after the conclusion of the I-League season and prior to the Federation Cup, Bengaluru announced the signing of forward Cornell Glen on loan from Ozone.

Bengaluru FC continued their attacking game, but they were thwarted by the Chennai City defense and close saves from man of the match, Karanjit Singh.

Bengaluru looked to be heading for another defeat when DSK Shivajians were leading 2–0 in the second half with a brace from Holicharan Narzary, but a goal from Sunil Chhetri and a last gasp header from the defender Salam Ranjan Singh ensured a point for the visitors.

After conceding the lead, Sunil Chhetri equalized but missed the penalty in the second half and subsequently could not find a winner.

when John Johnson's own goal in the second half was compensated by Daniel Lalhlimpuia, but Bengaluru failed to find the winner and had to settle for a point, in spite of being the dominant team.

With a brace from Katsumi Yusa, Mohun Bagan routed the defending champions 3–0 and officially put the title out of Bengaluru's hands.

Aizawl led other title contender, East Bengal by 3 points at the time and a win would strengthen their position at the top of the table.

Sunil Chhetri's kick was converted by Marjan Jugović's header into the last minute goal, thus earning full 3 points for the home team.

After insipid start, Bengaluru FC controlled the game and took the lead in 26th minute when Sunil Chhetri scored a goal.

Man of the match, Sunil Chhetri scored a brace and assisted in three goals, where as Alwyn George, Eugeneson Lyngdoh, Seminlen Doungel, C.K.

[53] The blues finished season on a high note, scoring a dominant 3–0 win against former champions, Churchill Brothers S.C. Roca rested key players ahead of AFC cup game and fielded the reserve team.

Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Udanta Singh and Mandar Rao Desai scored a goal each to secure 4th position for Bengaluru FC, the lowest for the club since its inception.

[56] Owing to the ongoing disturbances in the city for Kaveri river water dispute, the first game was played behind the closed doors.

Bengaluru FC were trailing in the first half when Sandesh Jhingan fouled Sony Norde inside the box and conceded a penalty, converted by Katsumi Yusa.

However, Bengaluru came back strongly in the second half and scored two quick goals, by Sandesh Jhingan and Sunil Chhetri, enough to earn them three points.

[69] Facing Maziya S&RC next, Bengaluru FC had to wait till 93rd minute for John Johnson winner from Marjan Jugovic assist to win the game.

A goal in each half from Nishu Kumar and Marjan Jugović ensured the top place in group E at the end of the first round of fixtures.

[71] Bengaluru FC suffered their first loss in the tournament against Dhaka Abahani in the reverse fixture, when they failed to overcome 10-men hosts and conceded two goals in the closing minutes.

Ten minutes in the second half, Bengaluru were awarded a free-kick just outside the penalty box and Sunil Chhetri successfully converted it to make it 1–0 for the home team.

After DSK Shivajians lost to Shillong Lajong earlier in the day, Bengaluru needed a draw to advance to semi-finals.

Bengaluru took the lead with Alwyn George's goal in the 11th minute, but Sony Norde equalized in the second half from 20 yards, when the defence failed to contain him.

Vineeth, coming off the bench, scored two goals in the extra time and led the team to second triumph in Federation Cup.

Sunil Chhetri won Hero of the league award for 2016–17 I-League, voted by coaches and captains of the participating teams.