On 17 May 2017, Monaco secured the title after 37 matches, their first since the 1999–2000 season, the first under the Ligue 1 name and their eighth French title in total.
[5][6] There were 20 clubs in the league, with three promoted teams from Ligue 2 replacing the three teams that were relegated from Ligue 1 following the 2015–16 season.
All clubs that secured Ligue 1 status for the season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate.
The 2016–17 season saw the return of relegation play-offs between the 18th placed Ligue 1 team, Lorient, and the 3rd placed Ligue 2 team, Troyes, on a two-legged confrontation.
4 Player scored 4 goals These are the average attendances of the teams.