16 teams participated in the competition, which was held in Kyiv, Ukraine, from 8 to 18 August 2013.

The first-round groups draw took place on 8 December 2012 in Freising, Germany.

The top three teams of each group will advance to the Qualifying Round.

The last teams will play in the Classification Group G first, then in the 9th–16th place playoffs.

The top four teams of each group will advance to the quarterfinals.