The 2016–17 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the 23rd season since the founding of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Hamburg Freezers did not play this season due to financial reasons. Fischtown Pinguins were given the license to play in the DEL.
Munich won their second consecutive title by defeating Wolfsburg in five games.
Teams
Regular season
Standings
Results
First half
Second half
Playoffs
Bracket
Playoff qualification
The playoff qualification was played between 1 and 3 March 2017 in a best-of-three mode.
ERC Ingolstadt vs. Fischtown Pinguins
Eisbären Berlin vs. Straubing Tigers
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals will be played between 7 and 21 March 2017 in a best-of-seven mode.
EHC München vs. Fischtown Pinguins
Adler Mannheim vs. Eisbären Berlin
Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers vs. Augsburger Panther
Kölner Haie vs. EHC Wolfsburg
Semifinals
The semifinals were played between 24 March and 4 April 2017 in a best-of-seven mode.
EHC München vs. Eisbären Berlin
Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers vs. EHC Wolfsburg
Final
The final was played between 9 and 17 April 2017 in a best-of-seven mode.