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Regional Leagues Begin, World Cup Spot at Stake

Author:Kristen Update:Apr 20,2025

As summer approaches, the journey to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup has begun, with Honor of Kings launching its Regional Leagues today! These leagues are fiercely contested as teams vie not only for regional supremacy but also for a chance to compete at the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year in Riyadh.

Spanning from the Philippines to Brazil, seven regional leagues will determine which teams are crowned the best in their respective areas. These regional victors will secure their spots at the Kings World Cup (KWC), where an intense competition awaits. At the KWC, 18 teams, including qualifiers from the Regional Leagues and the champions of the KPL Spring season, will battle for the ultimate prize, making for an electrifying showdown.

ytGold, 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 the excitement of the Regional Leagues and the upcoming World Cup? Why not dive into Honor of Kings yourself and see if you have what it takes to become the next esports champion? Before you start, take a look at our Honor of Kings character tier list to get a sense of which heroes to pick and which ones might be better left on the sidelines.