MŠK Žilina were the defending champions, after winning their 7th Slovak championship.
The second-bottom ranked team will play a two-leg relegation playoff with the runner-up of 2.
Winners of the semifinals will play the final to determine the Europa League qualification spot.
Europa League qualification playoff games will be one-leg and played at the home pitch of the higher-ranked team.
[5] A total of 12 teams competed in the league, including 11 sides from the 2016–17 season and one promoted from the 2. liga.
Source:[39] Source:[39] Manager of the season Nestor El Maestro (Spartak Trnava) Player of the Year Boris Godál (Spartak Trnava) Young player of the Year Samuel Mráz (MŠK Žilina)