The top two of every group qualified for the knock-out stage while the bottom-two clubs of each set, however, battled for the Plate.

The eight teams who made it to the knock-out stages were given the right of playing in the league first division while teams who played for the Plate proceeded to the league second division.

Kaya were originally part of Group C. However, they withdrew from the cup.

In accordance with Article 39 Section 1 of the UFL Rules and Regulations, Kaya were fined P200,000 for their move.

[1] They were replaced by Philippine Navy in Group C. Global FC defeated Philippine Air Force to secure their first title while Loyola beat Pasargad in the plate finals.