Refer to the official SNK World Championship 2025 ruleset: https://snk-corp.co.jp/swc2025/schedule_eng.pdf

• Double Elimination Default settings
• S.P.G. Selector : D-pad
• 2/3 Rounds per Game 2/3 Games per Set.
• Top 4 Players will play 2/3 rounds, 3/5 Games per set. This is Winner's, Loser's, Loser Semis, and Grand Finals matches.
• Winner of prior game must keep same character Loser of prior game may switch character
• Random stage select (players may opt for an agreed stage)
• Dream Amusement Park (Morning) and Freight Express stages are banned
• In the event of a tied Match declared by a “Double K.O.” on the Game screen, the Match will not be scored and both Players will replay the tied
• Infinite combos, all game breaking glitches & bugs are banned from tournament use