The venue was AT&T Park, home to the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball.

When the event was awarded to the Bay Area in May 2015, Avaya Stadium, home to the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer, was announced as a second venue.

Nine teams automatically qualify — eight by reaching the quarterfinals at the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens, and one host nation.

[13] Sixteen teams play at the women's World Cup Sevens.

Four teams automatically qualified by reaching the semifinals at the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens.