2016–17 Bengaluru FC season

The 2016–17 season marked Bengaluru FC's fourth year in the I-League, India's premier professional football league. Under the management of Albert Roca, the team aimed to build on their previous successes, including winning the 2015–16 I-League title. Bengaluru FC finished the season as runners-up, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the league, and securing a place in the 2017 AFC Cup. The campaign was highlighted by key players such as Sunil Chhetri and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who contributed significantly to the team's achievements. The season also featured a landmark moment when Bengaluru FC became the first Indian club to reach the knockout stages of an Asian continental tournament, showcasing their growing stature in Asian football.