Best of 3 (First to 2) until Top 8, then Best of 5 (First to 3)

Game settings: 2/3 games per set, 99 second timer, no advantage multiplier, motion blur OFF, Input delay reduction ON, Classic and Modern control types ONLY

Random stage select, unless both players gentleman to a stage

Winner of each game must stay as the same character, loser may change their character

In the event of a double K.O., the game will not be scored and another game will be played with the same characters