Eisbären Berlin won the league championship after posting the top record during the regular season.
The playoff qualifications were played between March 14, and 16, 2012 in a Best-of-three mode.
The quarterfinals will be played in a Best-of-seven mode starting March 21 until April 3, 2012.
The semifinals were played in a Best-of-five mode starting April 5 to 11, 2012.
The finals will be played in a Best-of-five mode starting April 15 to 24, 2012.