The 2016–17 season is Huddersfield Town's fifth consecutive season in the Championship and 108th year in existence. Along with competing in the Championship, the club participated in the FA Cup and League Cup. Huddersfield Town were promoted to the Premier League on 29 May 2017, following a 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Reading in the 2017 EFL Championship play-off final, after drawing 0–0 in both normal and extra time. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.