2019–20 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
The 2019–20 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating was a series of invitational senior internationals which ran from October 2019 through December 2019. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies's singles, pair skating, and ice dance. Skaters earned points based on their placement at each event and the top six in each discipline qualified to compete at the Grand Prix Final in Turin, Italy. Organized by the International Skating Union, the series set the stage for the 2020 Europeans, the 2020 Four Continents, and the 2020 World Championships . The corresponding series for junior-level skaters was the 2019–20 ISU Junior Grand Prix. As part of a new ISU deal, the 2019–20 Grand Prix series was streamed live on YouTube with geographical restrictions. The ISU has always streamed the Junior Grand Prix internationally without restrictions. Schedule. The series will comprise the following events: Requirements. Skaters were eligible to compete on the senior Grand Prix circuit if they had reached the age of 15 before July 1, 2019. They were also required to have earned a minimum total score at certain international events. Assignments. The ISU announced the preliminary assignments  on June 20, 2019. Qualification. At each event, skaters earned points toward qualification for the Grand Prix Final. Following the sixth event, the top six highest scoring skaters/teams advanced to the Final. The points earned per placement were as follows: There were originally seven tie-breakers in cases of a tie in overall points: If a tie remained, it was considered unbreakable and the tied skaters all advanced to the Grand Prix Final. Qualification standings. Bold denotes Grand Prix Final qualification. Prize money. Each event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating had a total prize money  of U.S. $180,000. It was awarded as follows: If athletes were invited for the exhibition gala, but failed to participate with an appropriate show number different from their competition programs, the awarded prize money was reduced by $3,000. Singles' skaters and pairs and ice dance couples who were invited to participate in the gala, but did not receive prize money from their event placement, received $200 per skater and $300 per couple, respectively.