The division-champion, the runners-up and the third placed team are promoted to the 2018–19 Danish Superliga.

Hobro IK and FC Helsingør were promoted to the 2017–18 Danish Superliga.

Thisted FC and Brabrand IF won promotion from the 2016–17 Danish 2nd Divisions.

‡: Due to the weather conditions (frost), two spring home matches on 4 and 18 March at were moved to Gentofte Sportspark.

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