2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League
The season featured 13 teams from the 2015–16 Persian Gulf Pro League and three new teams promoted from the 2015–16 Azadegan League: Paykan as champions , Machine Sazi and Sanat Naft . 
<triplet> 2015–16 Azadegan League <subj> Paykan <obj> promoted <subj> Machine Sazi <obj> promoted <subj> Sanat Naft <obj> promoted