In each pool, the competition is organised on the basis of a double round-robin system.

Points are awarded as follows: In case two or more teams finish with an equal number of points, they will be ranked on the basis of the following criteria: 12 teams will qualify for the Playoff 12: After the end of the League Round, the organizer of the Final Four will be determined.

If the teams are tied after two legs, a "Golden Set" is played.

At each leg, points are awarded to the teams in the same manner as in the Group Round (3 for 3:0 or 3:1, 2 for 3:2 etc.).

The three teams that win in Playoff 6 round advance to the Final Four.