The tournament started in April 2016 in Singapore and finished in November 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

[1][2] The Semifinals of this competition also served as a qualifier for the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup as the 10/11 highest placed teams apart from the host nation and the five continental champions qualify.

The Netherlands won the tournament's Final round for a record second time after defeating host nation New Zealand 3–0 in the final match.

South Korea won the third place match by defeating England 1–0.

Each national association member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) had the opportunity to compete in the tournament, and after seeking entries to participate, several teams were announced to compete.