The 2017–18 Korisliiga season was the 78th season of the top professional basketball league in Finland. The season started on 28 September 2017 and ended on 18 May 2018.Eurobasket.com – Finland Kataja Basket were the defending champions, but Kauhajoki Karhu achieved their first title ever.

Format The eleven teams will play four teams against each one of the other teams for a total of 40 games. The eight best qualified teams will join the playoffs. Teams

Espoo United promoted from First Division and no team was relegated. Team City Arena Espoo United Espoo Espoo Metro Areena Helsinki Seagulls Helsinki Töölö Sports Hall Kataja Joensuu Joensuu Areena Kauhajoki Karhu Kauhajoki Kauhajoen Yhteiskoulu Kobrat Lapua Lapuan Urheilutalo Korihait Uusikaupunki Pohitullin Sports Hall Kouvot Kouvola Mansikka-Ahon Urheiluhalli KTP Kotka Steveco-Areena Nokia Nokia Nokian Palloiluhalli Pyrintö Tampere Pyynikin Palloiluhalli Salon Vilpas Vilpas Salohalli

Regular season Standings

Playoffs The quarter-finals and semi-finals were played in a best-of-three 1–1–1–1–1 format. The finals were played in a best-of-seven playoff format. Bracket

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Third place game Team 1 Score Team 2Nokia 97–104 Helsinki Seagulls

Final

Clubs in European competitions Team Competition Progress Kataja Champions League Third qualifying round FIBA Europe Cup Second round

References

External links Official website