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"Honor of Kings Leagues Start, World Cup Spot at Stake"

by Joshua May 15,2025

As summer approaches, the path to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup is now clearly laid out. The excitement kicks off with Honor of Kings, as the first of its Regional Leagues commences today! Across seven regions, from the Philippines to Brazil and beyond, teams will battle fiercely to be crowned regional champions and secure their spots at the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year in Riyadh.

The Kings World Cup (KWC) will feature an intense showdown among 18 teams vying for the top prize. For the first time, the qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will compete against the champions of the KPL Spring season, promising an even more thrilling esports spectacle.

Gold, always believe in your soulThe 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)

Inspired by this news and eager to test your skills in Honor of Kings? Why not dive in and see if you have what it takes to become the next esports champion? Be sure to check out our Honor of Kings character tier list to get a strategic edge and discover which heroes you should master and which ones might be better left on the sidelines.