The 2016–17 season was the 71st season in HNK Rijeka’s history.

It was their 26th successive season in the Croatian First Football League, and 43rd successive top tier season.

Source: Competitive matches Source: 2016–17 Croatian First Football League article Source: Croatian Football Federation Source: Croatian Football Federation Source: uefa.com Updated 31 May 2017.

Competitive matches only.

Source: Competitive matches Source: Competitive matches Source: Competitive matches Source: nk-rijeka.hr Source: nk-rijeka.hr Source: Glasilo Hrvatskog nogometnog saveza Source: Glasilo Hrvatskog nogometnog saveza Spending: €500,000 Income: €15,450,000 Expenditure: €14,950,000