This season comprised three tournaments (Apertura 2016, Apertura 2017 and Clausura 2017) after an agreement was reached between LFPB and ANF (Second Division) to change the calendar to a single calendar year following the reforms implemented for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana by CONMEBOL ahead of the 2017 season.
Ciclón was relegated to the Liga Nacional B (Second Division).
Since The Strongest and Bolívar ended up tied in points, a playoff was played to decide the champion.
Source: Soccerway Since Petrolero and Universitario ended the season tied in points, a match on neutral ground was played to determine the team that played the promotion/relegation playoff.
Destroyers won on points (4–1) and was promoted to the Primera División.