A decision to create this competition was confirmed at the OFC's executive committee in March 2014.

[4] The OFC formally announced the participating teams on 19 September 2014.

[4] The tournament was staged at the Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.

[4] The draw for the group stage was held on 8 October 2014 at the OFC Headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand.

[6] The six teams were drawn into two groups of three, with Auckland City and Busaiteen seeded.