The winner qualifies for the 2018 AFC Champions League group stage.
Al-Hilal won their eighth title after a 3–2 win over defending champions Al-Ahli in the final on 18 May 2017.
[1] The winner of the King Cup earns automatic qualification to the 2018 AFC Champions League group stage.
Al-Hazem were excluded from participating this season after they withdrew from the competition last year.
The final was played on Thursday 18 May 2017 at King Abdullah Sports City.