Formula

The Group 1 Finals will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from July 6 to 10. The host team plus the top five ranked teams after the preliminary rounds will qualify for the final round. The final round will be played over five days following the Round-Robin system.

• The competition of the 2016 WGP Group 1 lasts 4 weeks with a total of 69 matches
• First, second and third week: 18 matches per week (a total of 54 matches)
• Final week: 15 matches

• Within each group the Round-Robin system will be applied, the order of the Pool composition is determined by the FIVB.
• The Berger table will be applied

• For the final round, the host team plus the top five ranked teams after the preliminary rounds will qualify for the final round.
• The final round will be played over five days following the Round-Robin system.
• The final round will be organized in Bangkok, Thailand. During the final round, the video challenge system, electronic E-scoring system (Tablet), Referee communication system and electronic coaches system (Tablets) will be used.