Thirteen of 16 teams reached the finals via qualifiers. They are: Lebanon, Qatar, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, China and Chinese Taipei.

Japan and Iran received tickets to the AFC Futsal Champions as finalists of the previous tournament. Uzbekistan will participate in the tournament as hosts.

The tournament will be held on 10-21 February 2016.