The 2016–17 season was Lille OSC's 73rd season in existence and the club's 17th consecutive season in the top flight of French football.

This season Lille participated in the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League as a result of a 5th place finish in the 2015–16 Ligue 1.

Lille finished mid-table this season.

New manager Riccardo del Silva could not help the team with results, but did not get sacked.

As of 30 August 2016[1] Last updated: 1 October 2016.