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Honor of Kings Leagues Begin, World Cup Spot at Stake

Apr 22,2025 Author: Lucy

As summer approaches, the path to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh is now clearly laid out, and the excitement kicks off with Honor of Kings launching its first Regional Leagues today! Across seven regions, from the Philippines to Brazil and beyond, teams are fiercely competing to claim the title of regional champions and secure their spots in the prestigious Honor of Kings World Cup later this year.

At the Kings World Cup (KWC), 18 teams will battle it out for supremacy in Riyadh. This year's event promises to be even more thrilling as it will feature not only the qualifiers from the Regional Leagues but also the champions from the KPL Spring season, setting the stage for some intense esports showdowns.

Here are the start dates for the various Regional Leagues:

  • 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 Honor of Kings and aspiring to become the next esports champion, dive right in! Be sure to check out our comprehensive tier list of Honor of Kings characters to help you decide who to play and who might be better left on the sidelines.

Honor of Kings: World sees the first of its Regional Leagues start today

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