It began on 16 April 2017, and ended on 12 November.
Linköpings FC were the defending champions, having won the competition in 2016.
[1] On 29 October 2017, the winner of Damallsvenskan was settled, when Linköpings FC, in a goalless game against Kvarnsvedens IK, netted one point in the league table and gained an impregnable lead with two remaining rounds against main rival and closest competitor FC Rosengård.
[2][3] Thus Linköping successfully defended their title from last year.
Note: 1 According to each club information page at the Swedish Football Association website for Damallsvenskan.