The 2016–17 season is Reading's 146th year in existence and fourth consecutive season in the Championship, and covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. Reading finished 3rd in the league, qualifying for the Premiership play-offs.

On 26 May, Reading announced a pre-season friendly against local rivals Swindon Town on 19 July, and against Boreham Wood on 3 July. The following day the club released manager Brian McDermott of his duties, whilst also announcing a pre-season friendly against Premier League side Bournemouth. On 31 May, Reading announced their fourth pre-season friendly, an away trip to Lincoln City on 16 July 2016.

On 13 June, Reading announced Jaap Stam as their new manager, replacing Brian McDermott who was fired at the end of May. Four days later Reading extended their sponsorship deal with Carabao Daeng for another three seasons.

On 21 June, Reading announced that Academy Manager Eamonn Dolan had died following a battle with cancer.

Reading announced on 7 July that they would be travelling to Oosterbeek in The Netherlands for a week-long training camp, with a friendly against Saudi Professional League side Al‑Taawoun on 15 July. This meant Martin Kuhl would manage the fixture against Lincoln City on 16 July 2016 as the rest of the squad would be returning home on that same day.

On 26 July, Reading announced that they had accepted an invitation to enter their Category One Academy in the revamped EFL Trophy, being drawn against Bristol Rovers, Portsmouth and Yeovil Town the following day. On 28 July, the U23 side wear drawn against Everton, Athletic Bilbao and Hertha BSC in the Premier League International Cup.

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