The 2016–17 season of the Eredivisie is played by 11 teams.
[1] They play a regular season, which is followed by championship play-offs.
Os Lusitanos pulled out before the season started due to lack of representative players.
[2] Team Alkmaar took over all teams of Dansschool Biersteker, with that they secured their place in the Eredivisie.
[3] Since Os Lusitanos pulled out there is no team relegated to the Hoofdklasse.