[1] In the pre-season, Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes was the subject of press speculation regarding a potential move to English Premier League team Sunderland.

On 19 July, at least 2 supporters were injured after an attack by Bosnians in the city of Mostar, the night before they were due to play Bosnia and Herzegovina side Široki Brijeg in their Europa League qualifier.

[13] On 3 August, Aberdeen were again knocked out of the Europa League at the third qualifying round stage for the 4th year in a row, this time at the hands of Apollon Limassol.

[27] On 30 October, Graeme Shinnie, Kenny McLean and on-loan Celtic player Ryan Christie were called up for Scotland to play the Netherlands for a friendly due to take place on 9 November at Pittodrie.

[46] Before the Scottish Cup match against St Mirren, Craig Storie was released and Frank Ross signed a new deal until 2019 and then immediately loaned to Greenock Morton until the end of the season.

[47] Shortly after the 4–1 Scottish Cup win against St Mirren,[48] it was confirmed that Kenny McLean had signed for Norwich City for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £200,000, but would stay at the Dons until the end of the season.

[49] On 8 February, Gary Mackay-Steven won the Scottish Cup Goal of the fourth round award for his sensational strike in the previous month's 4–1 win against St Mirren.

[57] On 12 March, midfielders Kenny McLean and Ryan Christie, and for the first-time defender Scott McKenna, were called up to the Scotland squad for friendlies against Costa Rica and Hungary.

[60] Without suspended trio captain Graeme Shinnie, previously ever-present Kenny McLean and right back Shay Logan,[61] Aberdeen lost to Motherwell 3–0 in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup at Hampden Park.

[68] On 6 May, it was announced that former two-time European Cup winning Manager Sir Alex Ferguson underwent an emergency surgery after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

[69] After drawing at home to Rangers[70] and the following day Hearts beating Hibernian, Aberdeen sealed European qualification for the fifth season in a row.

[74] On 14 May, defender Scott McKenna, midfielders Graeme Shinnie, Kenny McLean and Ryan Christie were called up to the Scotland squad for friendlies against Peru and Mexico.

[76] Win Draw Loss Postponed Aberdeen qualified for the second preliminary round of the UEFA Europa League by finishing second in the 2016-17 Scottish Premiership.