As summer approaches, the excitement for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh intensifies, and the path to glory is now clearly laid out. Today marks the start of the Regional Leagues for Honor of Kings, kicking off a thrilling journey towards the prestigious World Cup.
Across seven regions, from the Philippines to Brazil and beyond, teams will battle fiercely in their respective leagues to be crowned regional champions. More importantly, they'll be vying for coveted spots in the Honor of Kings World Cup lineup, set to take place later this year in Riyadh.
The Kings World Cup (KWC) itself will feature an intense competition among 18 teams, all fighting for the top prize. This year, for the first time, the qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will go head-to-head with the champions of the KPL Spring season, adding an extra layer of excitement and competition to the event.
Gold, always believe in your soulThe Regional Leagues' start dates 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)
If this news has sparked your interest in Honor of Kings and you're thinking about trying your hand at becoming the next esports champion, now's the perfect time to dive in! Be sure to check out our comprehensive tier list of Honor of Kings characters to help you decide which heroes to master and which ones to leave on the sidelines.
