National League (division) 2016–17

The 2016–17 National League season, known as the Vanarama National League for sponsorship reasons, is the second season under English football's new title of National League, thirteenth season consisting of three divisions and the thirty-eighth season overall. The National League covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The National League is the fifth highest level of the overall pyramid, whilst the National League North and National League South exist at the sixth level. The top team and the winner of the play-off of the Premier division will be promoted to Football League Two, while the bottom four are relegated to the North or South divisions. The champions of the North and South divisions will be promoted to the Premier division, alongside the play-off winners from each division. The bottom three in each of the North and South divisions are relegated to the premier divisions of the Northern Premier League, Isthmian League or Southern League.

The division will consist of 24 clubs. As of 8 May 2016, twenty-one teams have achieved qualification for the 2016–17 season.

Promoted to League Two
 * Cheltenham Town, promoted to Football League Two
 * Grimsby Town, promoted as playoff winners to Football League Two

Relegated from League Two
 * Dagenham & Redbridge, relegated from Football League Two
 * York City, relegated from Football League Two

Relegated to National League North/South
 * FC Halifax Town, relegated to National League North
 * Altrincham, relegated to National League North
 * Kidderminster Harriers, relegated to National League North
 * Welling United, relegated to National League South

Promoted from National League North/South
 * Solihull Moors, promoted as champions of National League North
 * Sutton United, promoted as champions of National League South
 * North Ferriby United, promoted as playoff winners of National League North
 * Maidstone United, promoted as playoff winners of National League South