As summer approaches, the path to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup is now clearly mapped out, and the excitement kicks off with Honor of Kings. Today marks the beginning of the first Regional Leagues, setting the stage for intense competition across the globe.
From the Philippines to Brazil, seven regional leagues are underway, where teams will battle it out to claim regional supremacy and secure their spots at the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year in Riyadh. This global tournament promises to bring together the best of the best, with 18 teams competing at the Kings World Cup (KWC) for the ultimate prize.
This year's KWC introduces a thrilling twist, as the qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will not only compete against each other but also face off against the champions of the KPL Spring season, adding an extra layer of excitement and challenge to the competition.
The start dates for each league 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 trying Honor of Kings and perhaps dreaming of becoming the next esports champion, now is the perfect time to dive in. Be sure to check out our Honor of Kings character tier list to help you decide which heroes to play and which ones to bench.
