As summer approaches, the path to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup is becoming clearer, with Honor of Kings kicking off its Regional Leagues today. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey for teams across the globe, all vying for a chance to compete at the prestigious World Cup later this year.
The competition spans seven regional leagues, stretching from the Philippines to Brazil and beyond. Each league will see teams battling it out to be crowned the best in their region, with the ultimate goal of securing a spot in the Honor of Kings World Cup lineup in Riyadh.
The Kings World Cup (KWC) itself will feature an intense showdown among 18 teams. This year, for the first time, the qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will compete against the champions of the KPL Spring season, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Start Dates for Regional Leagues
- 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)
Inspired by the competitive spirit of these leagues? Why not try your hand at Honor of Kings and see if you have what it takes to be the next esports champion? Be sure to check out our tier list of Honor of Kings characters to get a head start on choosing the best heroes for your gameplay strategy.
