1917 in Argentine football saw the two teams from Avellaneda dominate Argentine football. Racing Club won its fifth consecutive league title and two domestic cups, while Independiente won the Copa de Competencia Jockey Club. In international football Argentina won three minor tournaments but finished as runners up to Uruguay in Copa América for the second time.

Primera División

Sportivo Barracas made its debut in Primera División, while Gimnasia y Esgrima (BA) and Banfield were relegated at the end of the season.

Final standings

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Lower divisions

Intermedia

Segunda División

Tercera División

Domestic cups

Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires

Final

Copa de Competencia Jockey Club

Final

Copa Ibarguren

Final

International cups

Tie Cup

Final

Copa de Honor Cousenier

Final

Copa Dr. Ricardo C. Aldao

Final

Replay

Argentina national team

Copa América

Argentina travelled to Uruguay to participate in the 2nd edition of Copa América. For the second time they finished in second place behind Uruguay.

Titles

Results