It took place from 16–17 September 2017 at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Wales.

Phil Taylor was the defending champion after winning the first edition of the tournament against Michael van Gerwen 11–5, but lost in the semi-finals to Gary Anderson.

Mensur Suljović won his first major title, beating Anderson 11–9 in the final after already defeating him in the group stage.

The eight qualifiers were split in two groups, playing each other one time in a best of 19-legs match.

The top 7 players on the PDC Order of Merit following the 2017 World Matchplay qualified.