| Competition: | Maltese First Division |
| Season: | 1916–17 |
| Winners: | St. George's (1st title) |
| Matches: | 15 |
| Total Goals: | 47 |
| Nextseason: | 1917–18 |
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.
With both St. George's and Sliema Wanderers level on 12 points, a play-off match was conducted to decide the champion.