The 2016–17 Dynamo Dresden season was the 67th season in the football club's history and the first season since 2013–14 in the second division of German football, the 2.

In addition to the domestic league, Dynamo Dresden also participated in this season's edition of the DFB-Pokal.

The season covered 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.