[9] After the 20th matchday the league was on winter break between 20 December 2016 and 9 February 2017.

A total of 16 teams participated, 14 of which competed in the league during the 2015–16 season, while the remaining two were promoted from the I liga.

The defending champions were Legia Warsaw, who won their 11th Polish title the previous season.

Wisła Płock returns to the top level nine years after their relegation.

Source: 90minut.pl (in Polish)Notes:1: Team played last season in I liga