The tournament is an import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team.
The tournament features a handicapping rule which allows teams that failed to reach the semifinals for the last two conference to have an import with a 6'6" height limit.
San Miguel qualified for the finals outright after topping the semifinals; Sta.
Lucia won five semifinal games to earn themselves a playoff for the other finals berth.
Lucia's opponent for the finals berth playoff has to be determined first.