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"Honor of Kings Regional Leagues Begin, World Cup Spot at Stake"

by Isabella Apr 19,2025

As summer approaches, the path to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup is now clear, and the excitement begins with Honor of Kings. Today marks the start of the first Regional Leagues, setting the stage for intense competition across the globe.

Seven regional leagues, spanning from the Philippines to Brazil, will see teams vying to be crowned the best in their region. More importantly, they're all battling for a coveted spot at the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year in Riyadh.

At the King's World Cup (KWC), 18 teams will fiercely compete for the top prize. This year's tournament promises even more thrilling action, as qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will go head-to-head with the champions of the KPL Spring season for the first time.

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)

If this news has sparked your interest in trying out Honor of Kings and testing your skills to become the next esports champion, dive in! Don't forget to check out our Honor of Kings character tier list to get a strategic overview of which heroes to play and which ones to bench.