Previous seasons champion Jukurit got a place in the Liiga.
IPK got promoted from Suomi-sarja at the end of last season.
Espoo United got a place in Mestis after Espoo Blues suffered bankruptcy and the league was exceptionally played with 13 teams.
Hokki and IPK retained their place in Mestis, while JYP-Akatemia was relegated.
Hokki faced bankruptcy during the off-season and thus Imatran Ketterä were awarded a place in Mestis for the next season.