As the summer season approaches, the excitement for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh is building, with the road to the event now clearly laid out. Kicking off this thrilling journey is Honor of Kings, as the first of its Regional Leagues begins today!
Across seven regional leagues, from the Philippines to Brazil and beyond, teams will battle fiercely to be crowned the best in their region. Their ultimate goal? To secure a coveted spot in the Honor of Kings World Cup lineup, set to take place later this year in Riyadh.
At the King's World Cup (KWC), 18 teams will compete for the top prize. This year marks a historic moment as qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will face off against the champions of the KPL Spring season, promising an intense and electrifying esports showdown.
The start dates for the Regional Leagues are as follows:
- Indonesia Kings Laga: Group Stage (11th-18th May), Playoffs (30th May, 1st June)
- MY Honor of Kings League: Group Stage (18th April-25th May), Playoffs (6th-8th June)
- Philippine King League: Group Stage (11th April-25th May), Playoffs (6th-8th June)
- Wildcard King Series: Group Stage (16th May-1st June), Playoffs (6th-8th June)
- Major East League: Group Stage (17th-20th April, 24th-27th April), Knockout Stage (2nd-3rd May), Major Last Call (4th May)
- Major West League: Group Stage (17th-20th April, 24th-27th April), Knockout Stage (2nd-3rd May), Major Last Call (4th May)
- Honor of Kings Brazil Championship: Group Stage (16th-18th May, 22nd-25th May), Playoffs (31st May-1st June, 7th-8th June)
Feeling inspired to dive into Honor of Kings and test your skills? Go for it! Don't forget to check out our comprehensive tier list of Honor of Kings characters to help you decide who to play and who might be better left on the sidelines.