Esbjerg fB finished last in the
2016–17 Danish Superliga relegation play-off and were relegated to the 1st Division for the first time since the
2010-11 season.
Viborg FF lost to
FC Helsingør in the relegation play off and were relegated after two seasons in the first tier as well.
Hobro IK and
FC Helsingør were promoted to the
2017–18 Danish Superliga.
AB and
Næstved Boldklub were relegated to the
2017–18 Danish 2nd Divisions. AB were relegated immediately after just one season at the second tier while Næstved Boldklub lasted two seasons in the league.
Thisted FC and
Brabrand IF won promotion from the
2016–17 Danish 2nd Divisions. Thisted and Brabrand will play at the 1st Division for the first time since the
2009-10 season.
Stadia and locations ‡: Due to the weather conditions (frost), two spring home matches on 4 and 18 March at were moved to
Gentofte Sportspark.
Personnel and sponsoring Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under
FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Managerial changes ==League table==