The 2016–17 Qatari League, also known as Qatari Stars League, is the 44th edition of top level football championship in Qatar. The season began on 15 September 2016 and concluded on 27 April 2017. Al-Rayyan are the defending champions having won their eighth championship and Lekhwiya won the league title. Al-Muaither and Al-Shahania have entered as the two promoted teams from the and they both got relegated this season.