The season featured 14 teams from the 2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League and two new teams promoted from the 2016–17 Azadegan League: Pars Jonoubi Jam as champions and Sepidrood.

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

The number of foreign players is restricted to four per Persian Gulf Pro League team, including a slot for a player from AFC countries.

Updated to games played on 27 April 2018Source: Iranleague.irNotes:Matches with spectator bans are not included in average attendances Pars Jonoubi Jam and Sepidrood played last season in Azadegan League Notes:Updated to games played on 27 April 2018.

Source: Iranleague.ir Matches with spectator bans are not included in average attendances Gostaresh played their match against Pars Jonoubi Jam at Sahand Saipa played their matches against Esteghlal and Persepolis at Takhti Tehran Zob Ahan played their matches against Foolad, Naft Tehran, Pars Jonoubi Jam, Paykan, Sanat Naft and Siah Jamegan at Naghsh-e Jahan Notes:Updated to games played on 27 April 2018.