The World Team Trophy figure skating competition, similar to the Olympic team event, features the top six skating nations - the U.S., Japan, Italy, France, Canada, and Georgia. Each team consists of two men's singles skaters, two women's singles skaters, one pairs team, and one ice dance couple, with all skaters performing two programs. Team standings are determined by point values based on skaters' placements in the eight total programs. The U.S. claimed victory in 2023 by a significant 25-point margin, with Japan aiming to narrow the gap.
In the pairs discipline, Japan currently holds an advantage with reigning world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, as the top American pair has recently withdrawn from competition. The U.S. and Japan are closely matched in singles events, while the U.S. possesses a notable edge in ice dance with three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates. World Team Trophy differs from the Olympic team event in that it includes two men's singles and two women's singles skaters per nation in both programs.
The competition will be broadcast live on Peacock from Tokyo, showcasing top skaters from the participating nations in a bid to secure team success based on their performance across various disciplines.