The 2016–17 season was Al-Fayha's third consecutive season in the First Division and their 63rd year in existence. This season Al-Fayha participated in the First Division, King Cup and Crown Prince Cup. Al-Fayha were promoted to the Professional League for the first time in their history beating fellow promotion chasers Ohod 2–1 on 29 April 2017. The season covered the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.