Regional Leagues Begin, World Cup Spot at Stake

As summer approaches, the excitement builds for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, and the journey to the top is well underway. Today marks the beginning of the Regional Leagues for Honor of Kings, setting the stage for intense competition and the quest for glory.

Across seven regions, from the Philippines to Brazil, teams are vying for supremacy in their local leagues. The ultimate goal? To secure a spot at the prestigious Honor of Kings World Cup later this year in Riyadh. The stakes are high, and the competition fierce, as teams battle for the honor of representing their region on the world stage.

At the Kings World Cup (KWC), 18 teams will face off, including qualifiers from the Regional Leagues and the champions of the KPL Spring season. This marks a historic moment, as these diverse teams come together for the first time, promising an electrifying showcase of esports prowess.

The 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)

Feeling inspired to dive into Honor of Kings and test your skills? Now's your chance to see if you have what it takes to become the next esports champion. Before you jump in, take a look at our Honor of Kings character tier list to get a sense of which heroes you should play and which ones might be better left on the sidelines.