The tournament, which was originally scheduled to be hosted by China,[1] took place in Thailand from 27 September to 2 October 2018.

[2] Starting this year, there are a lot of changes in the qualification leading to the main tournament:[3] Already qualified to the main tournament are the following nations:[4][2] The Basketball Association of Thailand was awarded the hosting duties.

They assigned to Stadium 29 in the Bangkok suburb of Nonthaburi as the host of the tournament.

The draw was held on September 14, at Stadium 29 at Nonthaburi.

Hosts Mono Vampire chose their own group after three teams were drawn.