It started with the Preliminary stage on 15 August 2016 and concluded with the final on 10 March 2017.
The holders were Al-Hilal who beat Al-Ahli 2–1 in the previous season's final on 19 February 2016.
[2] Al-Ittihad won their 8th title following a 1–0 win over Al-Nassr in the final.
[3] The Preliminary round fixtures were played on 15, 16, 25, 26, 27 & 28 August 2016.
The final was held on 10 March 2017 in the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.