The series is open to Le Mans Prototypes and grand tourer-style racing cars divided into four categories.

For the 2017 season, the 6 Hours of Nürburgring event was moved one week earlier in the year, in order to avoid a potential clash with the German Grand Prix.

[2] On 26 October 2016, Audi Sport Team Joest announced its withdrawal from the World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the end of the season.

[14] As part of the ACO's 2017 regulations, the LMP2 category has been revamped with the introduction of a single specification motor from Gibson Technology, with increased power output compared to 2016 LMP2s.

A single bonus point was awarded to the team and all drivers of the pole position car for each category in qualifying.

Furthermore, a race must complete three laps under green flag conditions in order for championship points to be awarded.

[60] The FIA Endurance Trophy for LMP1 Private Teams Drivers was not rewarded in 2017 due to not meeting the minimum number of entrants.