2016–17 I-League
Team Head coach Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
Aizawl Khalid Jamil Vamos NE Consultancy Services
Bengaluru FC Albert Roca Puma JSW Group
Chennai City V Soundararajan Classic Polo Baako
Churchill Brothers Derrick Pereira Strikke Sports Churchill Group
DSK Shivajians Dave Rogers Nivia DSK Group
East Bengal Mridul Banerjee Shiv Naresh Kingfisher
Minerva Punjab Surinder Singh T10 Sports Indian Armed Forces
Mohun Bagan Sanjoy Sen Shiv Naresh None
Mumbai Oscar Bruzon Nivia Playwin
Shillong Lajong Thangboi Singto Adidas Gionee
Teams -- Personnel and kits
The 2016-17 I-League was the 10th season of the I-League, the top Indian professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 2007. The season began on 7 January 2017 and concluded on 30 April 2017. Aizawl won their first title on the final day after securing a draw against Shillong Lajong on 30 April 2017. Defending champions Bengaluru FC finished in the fourth place. Dempo had entered the league after being promoted from the I-League 2nd Division but withdrew from the league along with Salgaocar and Sporting Goa. Aizawl were reinstated into the league after being relegated while Churchill Brothers, Chennai City, and Minerva Punjab were granted direct-entry into the I-League.