Its purpose is to support the growth of sport to detract the youth from vices and to promote national tourism for rural towns.
Unlike the previous tournament which covered two calendar years, this edition was played in 2017 only.
Juticalpa were the defending champions, but they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Deportes Savio.
The final was held at Estadio Juan Ramón Brevé Vargas in Juticalpa, Olancho.
[4] Unlike previous editions of this tournament, the quarter-finals consisted of single matches instead of two-legged ties.