The competition was held in a single round, consisting of each pair performing six dives.

The other four dives were assigned a degree of difficulty based on somersaults, position, twists, approach, and entry.

France as the host country, was guaranteed a quota spot.

The next 4 teams at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships also received a quota spot.

The field was led by the defending Olympic and double World champion Wang Zongyuan with fellow World champion Long Daoyi of China, while former Olympic champion Jack Laugher of Great Britain returned with a third new partner in three Games, Anthony Harding.