As summer approaches, the path to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh for Honor of Kings is now clear. The excitement kicks off today with the start of the first Regional Leagues, marking the beginning of an intense journey towards the World Cup later this year.
Honor of Kings will host seven regional leagues across the globe, from the Philippines to Brazil, where teams will vie to be crowned regional champions and secure a spot at the Honor of Kings World Cup. This year's King's World Cup (KWC) in Riyadh will feature 18 teams competing for the top prize, including qualifiers from the Regional Leagues and champions from the KPL Spring season, promising a thrilling showdown.
Here are the start dates for the various 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)
If this news has sparked your interest in trying Honor of Kings and testing your skills to potentially become the next esports champion, dive right in! Don't forget to check out our Honor of Kings character tier list to help you decide which heroes to play and which to leave on the sidelines.