The season started on 2 April in Misano and ended on 1 October in Barcelona.
At the annual press conference during the 2016 24 Hours of Spa on 29 July, the Stéphane Ratel Organisation announced the first draft of the 2017 calendar.
The pole-sitter in the Qualifying Race during Sprint Cup rounds and the pole-sitter during Endurance Cup rounds also received one point and entries were required to complete 75% of the winning car's race distance in order to be classified and earn points.
Individual drivers were required to participate for a minimum of 25 minutes in order to earn championship points in any race.
(key) Bold – Pole position Italics – Fastest lap