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Game Rules

Official Games Rules List

TGC 2026


Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls

Tournament Details

Platform:
PlayStation 5

Published by:
Arc System Works

Release Date:
August 6, 2026

TGC Appearance:
1st Year

Game Rules
• Double Elimination
• Default settings
• 3/5 Rounds per Game
• 2/3 Games per Set
• 3/5 Games per Set in Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals
• Champion is legal for tournament play
• 1st Match – Stage is selected at random (unless both players agree to a stage)
• 2nd Match and on – Loser is free to choose character select and stage select.
• The winner of each game cannot change character placement or order.
• 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 Match with the same character selections and stage.


Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Tournament Details

Platform:
PlayStation 5

Published by:
Arc System Works

Release Date:
August 6, 2026

TGC Appearance:
1st Year

Game Rules
• Double Elimination
• Default settings
• 3/5 Rounds per Game
• 2/3 Games per Set
• 3/5 Games per Set in Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals
• Champion is legal for tournament play
• 1st Match – Stage is selected at random (unless both players agree to a stage)
• 2nd Match and on – Loser is free to choose character select and stage select.
• The winner of each game cannot change character placement or order.
• 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 Match with the same character selections and stage.


Avatar Legends The Fighting Game

Tournament Details

Platform:
PlayStation 5

Published by:
Arc System Works

Release Date:
August 6, 2026

TGC Appearance:
1st Year

Game Rules
• Double Elimination
• Default settings
• 3/5 Rounds per Game
• 2/3 Games per Set
• 3/5 Games per Set in Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals
• Champion is legal for tournament play
• 1st Match – Stage is selected at random (unless both players agree to a stage)
• 2nd Match and on – Loser is free to choose character select and stage select.
• The winner of each game cannot change character placement or order.
• 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 Match with the same character selections and stage.


Super Smash Bros. Melee

Tournament Details

Platform:
PlayStation 5

Published by:
Arc System Works

Release Date:
August 6, 2026

TGC Appearance:
1st Year

Game Rules
• Double Elimination
• Default settings
• 3/5 Rounds per Game
• 2/3 Games per Set
• 3/5 Games per Set in Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals
• Champion is legal for tournament play
• 1st Match – Stage is selected at random (unless both players agree to a stage)
• 2nd Match and on – Loser is free to choose character select and stage select.
• The winner of each game cannot change character placement or order.
• 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 Match with the same character selections and stage.


Tekken 8

Tournament Details

Platform:
PlayStation 5

Published by:
Arc System Works

Release Date:
August 6, 2026

TGC Appearance:
1st Year

Game Rules
• Double Elimination
• Game Settings: Tournament Mode: On
• 3/5 Rounds per Game
• 2/3 Games per Set
• 3/5 Games for Top 8
• Players can not switch sides once selected.
• Stage must be randomly selected for every game. Players must go back to stage select & pick random for every game
• Winner must keep character
• Loser may switch character
• Special Style aka Simple Controls is allowed.
• 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 Match with the same character selections and stage.
• Coaching: Coaching is allowed one time for 1 minute per match. It is only when losing the previous game. Coaches must be named before their matches. Coaches are not allowed on stage next to their players during a match. No Coaching during Top 8


Marvel Vs Capcom 2

Tournament Details

Platform:
PlayStation 5

Published by:
Arc System Works

Release Date:
August 6, 2026

TGC Appearance:
1st Year

Game Rules
• Double Elimination
• Default settings
• 3/5 Rounds per Game
• 2/3 Games per Set
• 3/5 Games per Set in Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals
• Champion is legal for tournament play
• 1st Match – Stage is selected at random (unless both players agree to a stage)
• 2nd Match and on – Loser is free to choose character select and stage select.
• The winner of each game cannot change character placement or order.
• 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 Match with the same character selections and stage.


Fatal Fury City of the Wolves

Tournament Details

Platform:
PlayStation 5

Published by:
Arc System Works

Release Date:
August 6, 2026

TGC Appearance:
1st Year

Game Rules
• Double Elimination
• Default settings
• 3/5 Rounds per Game
• 2/3 Games per Set
• 3/5 Games per Set in Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals
• Champion is legal for tournament play
• 1st Match – Stage is selected at random (unless both players agree to a stage)
• 2nd Match and on – Loser is free to choose character select and stage select.
• The winner of each game cannot change character placement or order.
• 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 Match with the same character selections and stage.


Street Fighter 6

Tournament Details

Platform:
PlayStation 5

Published by:
Arc System Works

Release Date:
August 6, 2026

TGC Appearance:
1st Year

Game Rules
• Double Elimination
• Default settings
• 3/5 Rounds per Game
• 2/3 Games per Set
• 3/5 Games per Set in Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals
• Champion is legal for tournament play
• 1st Match – Stage is selected at random (unless both players agree to a stage)
• 2nd Match and on – Loser is free to choose character select and stage select.
• The winner of each game cannot change character placement or order.
• 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 Match with the same character selections and stage.