2016–17 Manchester United F.C. season

The 2016–17 season will be Manchester United's 25th season in the Premier League, and their 42nd consecutive season in the top-flight of English football. As well as this, they will also compete in the two domestic cups, the FA Cup and the League Cup, and the Europa League. The club signed José Mourinho as the club manager on a three-year deal, with a chance to stay at the club till 2020.

Pre-season and friendlies
United will precede their 2016–17 campaign with a tour of China and Wayne Rooney's testimonial match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on 3 August.

FA Community Shield
As a result of winning the 2016 FA Cup, Manchester United are scheduled to face Leicester City, who won the 2015-16 Premier League, in their 30th FA Community Shield appearance. If they win, it will be Manchester United's 21st Community Shield (including four shared titles).

Premier League
The Premier League season is scheduled to kick-off on 13 August and conclude on 21 May.

FA Cup
Manchester United will enter the FA Cup in the third round with the other Premier League clubs, as well as those from the Championship. The draw will be made in December 2016, with the ties taking place in January 2017.

League Cup
As one of seven English clubs who qualified for European competition in the 2015–16 season, United received a bye to the third round of the League Cup. The draw for the third round will take place in August 2016.

UEFA Europa League
As FA Cup winners, United will enter the Europa League at the group stage. The draw will take place on 26 August 2016 with the first tie taking place on 15 September 2016.