[7] Al-Hilal were the defending champions after winning the Pro League last season for the 14th time.
Al-Fayha and Ohod have entered as the promoted teams from the 2016–17 Saudi First Division.
Both Pro League teams, Al-Raed and Ohod, won their respective matches and secured their top-flight status.
[10] Al-Fayha's Ronnie Fernández won the Golden Boot with 13 goals.
[11] Al-Ittihad's Carlos Villanueva and Al-Faisaly's Vuk Rašović were named as Player and Manager of the Season respectively.
Al-Fayha will play in the top flight of Saudi football for the first time in their history.
[16] The second and final club to be relegated was Al-Khaleej, ending their 3-year stay in the Pro League following a 2–2 draw to Al-Faisaly on 4 May 2017.