[1][2] Teams of amateur skaters from around the world were fielded to compete for their respective nations.

[4] Live online coverage of the entire event was broadcast on the Derby News Network.

[5] The 2011 Roller Derby World Cup had thirteen countries taking part.

Though not affiliated with the Women's Flat Track Derby Association, the World Cup was played and officiated under a ruleset developed and standardized by the WFTDA.

The participating countries were: The final standings at the completion of the World Cup games were:[20] All teams competed in the group stage.