 On 16 July 2016 Mezőkövesd played their first match in the 2016–17 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season at the Mezőkövesdi Városi Stadion against Gyirmót FC Győr.The match ended with a 2–2 draw.In the 2016–17 Magyar Kupa season Mezőkövesd were eliminated in the semi-finals by Vasas SC on 7–0 aggregate.