2016–17 Saudi First Division

2016–17 Saudi First Division was the 40th season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 11 August 2016 and concluded on 5 May 2017.

Teams
A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2015–16 season, two relegated from the 2015–16 Saudi Professional League and three promoted from the 2015–16 Saudi Second Division. Al-Qaisumah were promoted as champions, while Al-Adalh were promoted as Group B winners. Wej secured the final berth by winning the play-offs.

Team changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2015–16 season.

To the First Division
Promoted from Second Division
 * Al-Qaisumah
 * Al-Adalh
 * Wej

Relegated from Professional League
 * Najran
 * Hajer

From the First Division
Relegated to Second Division
 * Al-Mujazzal
 * Al-Riyadh
 * Al-Diriyah

Promoted to Professional League
 * Al-Ettifaq
 * Al-Batin

Hat-tricks
(H) – Home; (A) – Away 4 Player scored 4 goals
 * Note