The tournament was held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from 16 to 23 September 2018.

[1][2] As hosts, Thailand automatically qualified for the tournament, while the remaining 9 teams, qualified from the 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship in Biñan and Muntinlupa, Philippines.

The ten AVC member associations participated in the tournament with Thailand already qualified as host country, and the nine remaining teams qualified from the 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship.

While any West Asian teams did not participate the tournament's qualification.

All matches will be held at Korat Chatchai Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima.