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The matches was played in only one stadium in Ust-Kamenogorsk: Boris Alexandrov Sports Palace. It was the second time that Kazakhstan and the first time that Ust-Kamenogorsk had hosted the tournament. As hosts, Kazakhstan automatically participated for the tournament, while the remaining 7 teams.
Ranking from the previous edition was shown in brackets except the host (who ranked 4th) and the teams who did not participate, which were denoted by (-).
The following procedures shall be followed to determine the ranking of teams in a pool:
Number of matches won
Match points
Sets ratio
Points ratio
Result of the last match between the tied teams
Match won 3–0 or 3–1: 3 match points for the winner, 0 match points for the loser
Match won 3–2: 2 match points for the winner, 1 match point for the loser
The 2016 PSL Grand Prix champions, Foton Tornadoes were originally meant to participate in the tournament but later begged off from participating. A selection team of the Philippine Super Liga will compete as a club instead.