Divisional Pool Play Rules

• Swiss Format (5 rounds)
• Best-of-one for each round
• Standard WIHSEA Ruleset
• Characters do not need to be announced in advance
• Random WIHSEA Starter Stage Selection
• Top 8 from each pool advance to double-elimination bracket

Double-Elimination Championship Bracket

• Top 8 from each pool enter bracket
• Best-of-three for each round
• Standard WIHSEA Ruleset, including stage striking
• Higher seeded player bans first