The 2016–17 Ligue 1 was the 58th season of top-tier football in Côte d'Ivoire.

AS Tanda are the defending champions, having won each of the last two titles.

The league comprises 14 teams, the bottom two of which will be relegated to the 2017-18 Ligue 2.

[2] A total of 14 teams will contest the league, including 12 sides from the 2015–16 season and two promoted from the 2015–16 Ligue 2, San-Pédro and WAC.

AS Tanda are the defending champions from the 2015–16 season.