The 2017–18 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the 24th season since the founding of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
The playoff qualification were played between 7 and 9 March 2018 in a best-of-three mode.
The quarterfinals will be played between 14 and 27 March 2018 in a best-of-seven mode.
The semifinals were played between 29 March 8 11 April 2018 in a best-of-seven mode.
The final was played between 13 and 26 April in a best-of-seven mode.