The 2017–18 CSKA season was the 26th successive season that the club played in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of association football in Russia. CSKA finished the previous season in 2nd, and as a result entered the Champions League at the Third Qualifying stage, and also took part in the Russian Cup.
Squad
Out on loan
Transfers
In
Out
Loans in
Loans out
Released
Wernbloom, Milanov and Natkho's contract expiry was announced on the above date, and came into play on 30 June.
Trial
Friendlies
Competitions
Russian Premier League
Results by round
Matches
League table
Russian Cup
UEFA Champions League
Qualifying rounds
Group stage
UEFA Europa League
Knockout phase
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
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|colspan="14"|Players away from the club on loan: