The 2017 season was Viking's 29th consecutive year in Eliteserien, and their 68th season in the top flight of Norwegian football.
Season events
Ian Burchnall replaced Kjell Jonevret as manager on 24 November 2016.
Almost a year later, on 9 November 2017, Burchnall was fired from the job following the club's relegation to OBOS-ligaen.
Squad
Out on loan
Transfers
Winter
In:
Out:
Summer
In:
Out:
Competitions
Eliteserien
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches
Norwegian Cup
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
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! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers
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! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders
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! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders
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! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards
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! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players out on loan
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! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players who have made an appearance or had a squad number this season but have left the club