---
title: "Override Edition Length (DEBUG/TEST ONLY)"
method: PATCH
path: "/api/v3/tournaments/debug-cycle-length"
tags: ["Tournaments"]
---

# Override Edition Length (DEBUG/TEST ONLY)

`PATCH /api/v3/tournaments/debug-cycle-length`

DEBUG/TEST ONLY: override the GLOBAL edition length in seconds so the next transition recomputes from the override. Pass seconds=null to clear the override and restore the normal cadence. Rejected in production (T-12-07).

## Request body

- TournamentDebugCycleLengthRequest
  - `seconds` integer, nullable

## Response `200`

Request fulfilled, document follows

- TournamentLifecycleResponse
  - `transitions_paused` boolean, required
  - `debug_cycle_seconds` integer, nullable

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request syntax or unsupported method

---

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