Sixteen teams from across South America competed over three rounds, to determine the champion.

The two highest-placed teams in each group advanced to the semifinal phase.

The highest-placed teams in each group advanced to the Grand Finals.

The Grand Finals were decided in a best-of-five playoff format.

[1] The team with the better record in the LSB would play Games 1, 2 and 5 (if necessary) at home.