Skaters earned a certain number of points per placement and the top six scoring skaters at the end of the series qualified for the 2006–07 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final.
The Grand Prix series began on 26 October 2006 and ended on 17 December 2006.
The corresponding series for Junior-level skaters was the 2006–07 ISU Junior Grand Prix.
Skaters who reached the age of 14 by July 1, 2006 were eligible to compete on the senior Grand Prix circuit.
The top six skaters from the 2006 World Figure Skating Championships were seeded and were guaranteed two events.