Regional Leagues Start: Path to World Cup Opens

As summer approaches, the excitement for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh intensifies, with the road to the top series now clearly mapped out. Kicking off this competitive journey is Honor of Kings, as the first of their Regional Leagues commences today!

Seven regional leagues, spanning from the Philippines to Brazil and beyond, are set to determine the best teams in each region. These teams will not only vie for regional supremacy but also aim to secure a spot in the prestigious Honor of Kings World Cup later this year in Riyadh.

The Kings World Cup (KWC) will feature an intense showdown among 18 teams, all competing for the ultimate prize. For the first time, the qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will clash with the champions of the KPL Spring season, elevating the level of competition to new heights.

Start dates for the various 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 you're inspired by this news and want to test your skills in Honor of Kings, now's the perfect time to dive in! To help you get started, be sure to check out our comprehensive tier list of Honor of Kings characters. This will give you a clear overview of which heroes to pick to dominate the competition and which ones might be better left on the sidelines.