[5] This series was viewed as the continuation of the 2014 World Championship finals where the same two teams met.
The men's series of this year's USAV Cup was shorter than the previous editions with only two-exhibition games.
Some of the leading players of U.S. men's team were still competing abroad making them unable to participate in the event.
The men's series of this year's USAV Cup was like the previous edition with only two-exhibition games.
The event served as a preparation for both teams to the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Grand Champions Cup.
The event serves as a preparation for both teams to the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Grand Champions Cup.