The competition was open to skaters from ISU member nations who had reached the age of 15 by July 1, 2005.

Based on the results of the 2005 World Championships, each country was allowed between one and three entries per discipline.

None of the gold medalists from the 2006 Olympics competed at the 2006 World Championships.

Stéphane Lambiel, the only defending World champion, won his event.

Following these Worlds, all skaters would compete in the short program, with the top twenty-four then advancing to the free skating.