• Platform: TBA
• Double Elimination
• Default settings
• 2/3 Games for all Sets
• 3/5 Games for all Sets in Losers Finals, Winners Finals, & Grand Finals
• Winner must keep same characters, but may change order
• Loser may switch character
• Random stage select unless players agree to a stage

Character Change:

• The Player who won in the previous Game in the same Match cannot change their cha racter but may change the character order.
• The Player who lost in the previous Game in the same Match may elect to change or keep the same characters and character order.
• The Player who lost in the previous Game in the same Match will select the next s tage.

Character customization:

• All default colors may be used.
• Costumes may be used

Forbidden Stages: The following stages are prohibited in the tournament:

• Training Stage
• Concert Hall

Additional SWC 2026 Rules can be located here