It served as the national championships for the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia; traditionally, Hungary has also participated.

[2] The three highest-placing skaters from each country formed their national podiums, after the competition results were split.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several skaters training abroad competed virtually via video submissions.

[3] Michal Březina of the Czech Republic, who trains in the United States, competed virtually.

[3] Jenna Hertenstein / Damian Binkowski of Poland, who train in the United States, competed virtually.