[1] Skaters who reached the age of 14 by 1 July 2013 were eligible to compete at two senior 2013–14 Grand Prix events – including the 2013 Skate America, 2013 Skate Canada International, 2013 Cup of China, 2013 NHK Trophy, 2013 Trophée Éric Bompard, and 2013 Rostelecom Cup – where they earned points according to their results.

The six highest ranking skaters in each discipline qualified for the senior Grand Prix Final.

Changes to initial lineup: Daisuke Takahashi withdrew due to a leg injury.

[2] Skaters who reached the age of 13 by 1 July 2013 but had not turned 19 (singles and females of the other two disciplines) or 21 (male pair skaters and ice dancers) were eligible to compete at two 2013–14 ISU Junior Grand Prix events, earning points according to their results.

Changes to initial lineup: Karen Chen withdrew due to an ankle injury and was replaced by fellow American Angela Wang.