Regional Leagues Begin, World Cup Spot at Stake

As summer approaches, the journey to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup intensifies, and Honor of Kings is leading the charge. The first of the Regional Leagues kicked off today, marking the beginning of an exciting path to the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year.

Across seven regions, from the Philippines to Brazil, teams are vying for regional supremacy and a chance to secure a spot in the prestigious lineup at the World Cup in Riyadh. The competition is fierce, with each league promising thrilling matches and standout performances.

The Kings World Cup (KWC) itself will feature an intense showdown among 18 teams. This year's tournament is set to be even more electrifying, as qualifiers from the Regional Leagues will clash with the champions from the KPL Spring season, raising the stakes and the level of competition.

Gold, always believe in your soulHere 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)

Feeling inspired to dive into Honor of Kings and test your skills? Now's the perfect time to start! Make sure to check out our Honor of Kings character tier list to help you decide which heroes to master and which ones to leave on the sidelines.