[2][3] Originally, a total of 14 teams from 4 associations was registered to enter the Rink Hockey European Female League.

[5] On 18 October 2020, the World Skate Europe-Rink Hockey Committee decided to postpone two preliminary phase matches due to travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe.

[7] On 17 January 2021, an updated list of clubs interested in participating under new conditions was published, with all but the eight teams from two associations withdrawing from the competition.

[8] A new format was established for the 8 teams, consisting of a final eight played at a single venue over one-legged matches.

[10] The draw of the final eight was held 28 February 2021, 17:00 WET (UTC) at the Portuguese Roller Sports Federation headquarters in Lisbon.