As summer approaches, the excitement for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh intensifies, with the path to the championship now clearly laid out. The journey begins today with the kickoff of the first Regional Leagues for Honor of Kings, marking the start of an exhilarating series of competitions.
Across seven regions, from the Philippines to Brazil and beyond, teams are vying for the title of regional champions and a coveted spot in the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year. This global competition promises intense battles as teams from these diverse regions showcase their skills and strategies.
The Kings World Cup (KWC) in Riyadh will feature 18 teams, including qualifiers from the Regional Leagues and the champions of the KPL Spring season. This marks the first time these groups will compete together, setting the stage for an unprecedented level of esports action.
Start Dates for the Regional Leagues 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 out Honor of Kings and aspiring to be the next esports champion, dive right in! Don't forget to check out our tier list of Honor of Kings characters to get an overview of who you should play and who might be better left on the sidelines.
