It was played over three legs hosted in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Sri Lanka.

The top two teams besides Japan qualifying for the 2017 Hong Kong Sevens for a chance to win a place as a World Rugby Sevens Series core team.

[1] The Asia Rugby Development Sevens Series, held over two legs in India and the United Arab Emirates, served as a qualifier, with the winner qualifying for the main series.

[4] All times are Hong Kong Time(UTC+8)[5] Pool A Pool B Plate Semifinals Cup Semifinals All Matches will be held at Namdong Asiad Rugby Stadium.

[6] All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) Pool A Pool B Plate Semifinals Cup Semifinals All matches will be held at Race Course International Rugby Stadium.