The 1994 World Figure Skating Championships were held at the Makuhari Messe Arena in Chiba, Japan from March 20 to 27.

Medals were awarded in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

Following the ladies event, Surya Bonaly, the silver medalist, protested her second place finish during the medal ceremony.

First, by refusing to stand on the podium and then, stripping her medal off of her neck after being presented it.