The season started on 11 August 2016 and concluded on 5 May 2017.
[1] A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2015–16 season, two relegated from the 2015–16 Saudi Professional League and three promoted from the 2015–16 Saudi Second Division.
Wej secured the final berth by winning the play-offs.
[2] The following teams have changed division since the 2015–16 season.
Promoted from Second Division Relegated from Professional League Relegated to Second Division Promoted to Professional League (H) – Home; (A) – Away4 Player scored 4 goals