The 2017 competition had three rounds before quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.
Competition was run in three regions (northern, central, southern) until the quarter-finals, from which stage the draw was open.
The 2017 final was played between two Auckland teams Glenfield Rovers and Eastern Suburbs at QBE Stadium before the men's Chatham Cup final.
Glenfield went on to win the game 5–4 which was slightly generous to Suburbs in a game where Glenfield created more chances.
Kate Loye from Rovers was the winner of the Maia Jackman trophy for the most valuable player.