The 1916–17 Maltese First Division was the sixth edition Maltese First Division and was won by St. George's in a final match decider against Sliema Wanderers, won 4–0 by the Cospicua-based club.
League table
Championship tie-breaker With both St. George's and Sliema Wanderers level on 12 points, a play-off match was conducted to decide the champion.
Results
See also 1916 in association football 1917 in association football