 SC Riessersee was crowned league premiers by finishing top of the regular season standings.Bietigheim Steelers claimed the championship title by defeating SC Riessersee 4-1 in the final series.Bayreuth Tigers lost the relegation playoffs 4-1 against promoted team Tölzer Löwen, however they were saved from relegation from DEL2 to Oberliga due to SC Riessersee not being granted a DEL2 licence in the summer of 2018.