It was held in Copenhagen, Denmark from 26 July to 2 August 2015 and was organised by World Archery Federation (formerly known as FITA).

[1] Qualification and elimination rounds took place at the Sundby Idrætspark, with the medal matches on 1–2 August outside the Danish Parliament building Christiansborg Palace.

[3] As well as participation, the Championships also broke public engagement and awareness records.

[4] The competition was also the first opportunity for recurve athletes to secure qualification for their NOCs at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

[7][8] Nations in bold sent the maximum number of participants, with a full team in each event.