[1] Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes defeated Alix Klineman and April Ross to win the title, while Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar captured the bronze medal by beating Nina Betschart and Tanja Hüberli.

Normally, the host country obtained two places in the competition as well as the top 23 teams from FIVB World ranking.

The next 20 teams belonged to five continental confederation which got four spots each.

The four best third-placed teams advanced directly to the round of 32.

The other eight third-placed teams played in the lucky losers playoffs for the additional four spots in the Round of 32.