The top 8 teams from the 2018 World Championships were allowed to send a competitor.

Marcel Nguyen of Germany withdrew after suffering an injury during practice.

Kenzo Shirai of Japan also withdrew due to an ankle injury.

Since its inception in 2010,[3][4] the competition has always been held on the Friday night before the American Cup, in the same arena.

[5] Junior competitor Zoe Miller would go on to compete at the 2020 Olympic Trials.