The competition was originally scheduled to be held in Zagreb, Croatia, but the Croatian Skating Federation backed out in May 2024 due to "unforeseen circumstances".[2]
Skaters are eligible for the 2025 European Championships if they turned 17 years of age before 1 July 2024 and met the minimum technical elements score requirements. The ISU accepts scores if they were obtained at senior-level ISU-recognized international competitions during the ongoing season prior to the entry deadline or during the immediately preceding season.[3]
Minimum technical scores
Discipline
CTES
Men
86
Women
75
Pairs
75
Ice dance
85
The Combined Total Elements Score (CTES) is calculated by adding the skaters'/couple's highest Technical Elements Score in the short program (SP) or rhythm dance (RD) and the free skate (FS) or free dance (FD). SP/RD and FS/FD scores could be attained at different events.
Member nations began announcing their selections in early December. The International Skating Union released a complete list of entrants on 2 January 2025.[5]