King of Kings Cup: World Cup Spot on the Line

• The inaugural season of Honor of Kings: World Regional Leagues kicks off today
• Competitors are battling for qualification spots at this year's World Cup
• 18 teams will compete for the championship title in Riyadh at the KWC

As summer approaches, the pathway to Riyadh for premier esports tournaments featured at the Esports World Cup is now officially open. Honor of Kings joins the action, with its Regional Leagues commencing today.

Seven regional leagues across locations including the Philippines, Brazil, and other regions will feature teams vying for the title of regional champion. They will also compete for highly sought-after positions in the Honor of Kings World Cup, scheduled later this year in Riyadh.

The KWC will feature 18 teams contending for the championship. For the first time, qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will face off against champions from the KPL Spring season, ensuring even more intense esports competition.

Start dates are as follows:

• Indonesia Kings Laga: Group Stage (May 11-18), Playoffs (May 30, June 1)
• MY Honor of Kings League: Group Stage (April 18-May 25), Playoffs (June 6-8)
• Philippine King League: Group Stage (April 11-May 25), Playoffs (June 6-8)
• Wildcard King Series: Group Stage (May 16-June 1), Playoffs (June 6-8)
• Major East League: Group Stage (April 17-20, April 24-27), Knockout Stage (May 2-3), Major Last Call (May 4)
• Major West League: Group Stage (April 17-20, April 24-27), Knockout Stage (May 2-3), Major Last Call (May 4)
• Honor of Kings Brazil Championship: Group Stage (May 16-18, May 22-25), Playoffs (May 31-June 1, June 7-8)

If this announcement inspires you to try Honor of Kings and see if you have what it takes to become the next esports champion, go for it! Be sure to review our Honor of Kings character tier list to understand which heroes excel and which are better left unused.