Honor of Kings Regional Leagues Begin, World Cup Spot at Stake

As summer approaches, the excitement builds for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, and the journey there has just begun with the kickoff of the Honor of Kings Regional Leagues today. Teams from diverse regions, spanning from the Philippines to Brazil, are fiercely competing in seven leagues to claim the title of regional champions and secure their spots at the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year.

The King's World Cup (KWC) itself promises an electrifying showdown, with 18 teams vying for the ultimate prize. This year marks a historic moment as the qualifiers from the Regional Leagues will go head-to-head with the champions of the KPL Spring season, intensifying the competition.

Gold, always believe in your soulThe start dates for the various 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 by the high stakes of the Honor of Kings competitions? Why not dive into the game yourself and see if you have what it takes to become the next esports champion? Before you start, be sure to check out our comprehensive tier list of Honor of Kings characters to get a strategic edge and understand which heroes will lead you to victory and which might be better left on the sidelines.