2016–17 Danish 1st Division
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Hobro 1st Danish 1st Division title 1st 2nd tier title |
| Promoted | Hobro Helsingør |
| Relegated | Næstved AB |
| Matches played | 198 |
| Goals scored | 522 (2.64 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Dominic Vinicius (Vejle) (15 goals) |
← 2015–16 2017–18 → | |
The 2016–17 Danish 1st Division (known as the NordicBet Liga for sponsorship purposes) marked the 21st season of the league operating as the second tier of Danish football and the 77th season overall under the 1st Division name. The league is governed by the Danish Football Association (DBU).
The 1st Division comprises 12 teams, each playing the others three times for a total of 33 matches per team. Following structural changes to the Danish Superliga, the promotion format was revised for the 2016–17 season. The league champion earns automatic promotion to the 2017–18 Danish Superliga, while the second- and third-placed teams enter promotion playoffs against Superliga opponents for two additional top-flight berths. The teams finishing 11th and 12th are relegated to the 2017–18 Danish 2nd Divisions.