The 2016–17 Slovak First Football League (known as the Slovak Fortuna Liga[3] for sponsorship reasons) was the 24th season of first-tier football league in Slovakia, since its establishment in 1993.
AS Trenčín were the defending champions, after winning their 2nd Slovak championship in the previous season.
A total of 12 teams competed in the league, including 11 sides from the 2015–16 season and one that was promoted from the 2. liga.
The relegated team was replaced by DOXXbet liga champion 1.
Source:[37] Manager of the season Adrián Guľa (MŠK Žilina) Player of the Year Filip Hlohovský (MŠK Žilina) Young player of the Year Pavol Šafranko (Podbrezová/D.Streda)