The new structure was inspired by the one used by the Belgian First Division A and was approved by the Danish FA, Dansk Boldspil-Union, on 28 June 2015.

[2] Hobro IK finished the 2015–16 season in 12th place and was relegated to the 2016–17 1st Division.

On 23 October 2016, the home stadium for Odense Boldklub changed its name from TRE-FOR Park to EWII Park as a consequence of the current stadium sponsor changing its name.

[4] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.

As teams did not all start with an equal number of points, the initial pre-playoffs positions are also given.