In the preliminary round, four groups of four teams each and two of three were played as one-venue mini-tournaments from 22 to 27 January 2013.
The seven group winners progressed to the final tournament, where they joined hosts Belgium, while the seven runners-up and best third-placed team entered the play-offs.
In the play-offs, the eight teams were drawn into four pairs to play two-legged ties on 17 and 24 September.
The seven group winners progress to the final tournament, while the seven runners-up and best third-placed team enter the play-offs.
The eight teams were drawn into four pairs to play two-legged ties on 17–18 and 24 September 2013.