Hertha BSC also participated in this season's edition of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal.

It was the 49th overall season for Hertha BSC in the Olympiastadion, located in Berlin, Germany.

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

Hertha finished seventh in the 2015–16 Bundesliga, earning them qualification to the 2016–17 Europa League third qualifying round.

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