2016–17 UEFA Europa League knockout phase

The 2016–17 UEFA Europa League knockout phase began on 16 February and ended on 24 May 2017 with the final at Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden, to decide the champions of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League. A total of 32 teams competed in the knockout phase.[1]

Times up to 25 March 2017 (round of 32 and round of 16) were CET (UTC+1), thereafter (quarter-finals and beyond) times were CEST (UTC+2).

Knockout phase
The 2016–17 UEFA Europa League knockout phase began on 16 February and ended on 24 May 2017 with the final at Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden, to decide the champions of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League. A total of 32 teams competed in the knockout phase.[1]

Round of 32
The draw for the round of 32 was held on 12 December 2016.[53] The first legs were played on 16 February, and the second legs were played on 22 and 23 February 2017.

Round of 16
The draw for the round of 16 was held on 24 February 2017.[54] The first legs were played on 9 March, and the second legs were played on 16 March 2017.

Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarter-finals was held on 17 March 2017.[55] The first legs were played on 13 April, and the second legs were played on 20 April 2017.

Semi-finals
The draw for the semi-finals was held on 21 April 2017.[56] The first legs were played on 3 and 4 May, and the second legs were played on 11 May 2017.

Final
The final was played on 24 May 2017 at Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden.[1][2][57] The "home" team (for administrative purposes) was determined by an additional draw held after the semi-final draw.

Starting 11 of the Season
The UEFA technical study group selected the following 11 players as the Starting Eleven of the Season.[60]