 Reigning champions Lae City Dwellers returned under a new name – Toti City FC – while Besta PNG United, Madang FC and Buang FC also returned.Southern Strikers, who had initially planned to take part in the 2017 season, were the first team confirmed as competing, while there were debuts for FC Morobe Wawens and FC Momase.Seven teams played in the league during the regular season, and teams played home and away, with the team at the top of the league after all matches were played crowned as 'Minor Premiers'.