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The 2017 Liga 3 Riau Islands is the third edition of Liga 3 Riau Islands, as a qualifying round for the 2017 Liga 3.
The competition starts on 26 August 2017. [1]
There are six clubs which will participate the league in this season. Matches were played at Tumenggung Abdul Jamal Stadium, Batam.
| 2017 clubs |
|---|
| Group A |
| Persedas Dabo Singkep |
| PS Bintan |
| PS Karimun |
| Group B |
| FC Kepri United |
| PSTS Tanjungpinang |
| PS Natuna |
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