[6][7] The host country Philippines qualified for the competition as well as the defending champions Italy.

The final 15 places belonged to top 15 teams as per FIVB World Ranking who had not yet qualified.

[12] Both the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay and the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City were the first two confirmed locations for the championship.

There were possibilities for the finals to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena due to its capacity and the technical reasons.

[15] Additionally the Philsports Arena in Pasig, the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, and the Ninoy Aquino Stadium and Rizal Memorial Coliseum within the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila are named as official training venues for the participating teams.