In addition to IFK Göteborg, 35 other teams from 13 different countries played in Gothia Tipselit Trophy (B17). They were divided into 6 different groups, whereof IFK Göteborg could be found in Group 1 together with Hammarby IF FF, Doncaster Rovers FC and Osasco FC. IFK Göteborg made it to Play off B after reaching 3:rd place in Group 1. Once in the playoff they won every match inluding the Final against Kalmar FF, which they won with 6-5. Thereby IFK Göteborg won the entire Play off B in Gothia Tipselit Trophy (B17) during Gothia Cup 2016.