The pre-season will run for three consecutive weekends at the Bisini Grounds with season proper to begin by mid-November.
President, Tony Daple confirmed there are three new teams that will be playing in the 2017/2018 season.
The teams are- Aviat and Mariners (B Grade division) and Kikila Cats (A Grade division).
The defending champions from last season in the A Grade are PNG Power and United Brothers for B Grade.