The 2016–17 season was the third with Guinness as the title sponsor and the eighth ever League Grand Final.

[2][3][4] The semi-finals followed a 1 v 4, 2 v 3 system with the games being played at the home ground of the higher placed teams.

Munster wore navy for the final with the Scarlets in red following a coin toss that took place in advance of the semi-finals.

[5] On 23 May it was announced that referee Nigel Owens would take charge of the final.

[9] Man of the Match: Aaron Shingler (Scarlets) Touch judges: David Wilkinson (Ireland) Ian Davies (Wales) Television match official: Neil Paterson (Scotland)