Regional Leagues Begin, World Cup Spots at Stake

As the summer season approaches, the path to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup is becoming clearer, and the excitement kicks off 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, these teams are fighting for a coveted spot at the Honor of Kings World Cup, which will be held later this year in Riyadh.

The Kings World Cup (KWC) itself will feature an intense showdown among 18 teams. For the first time, the qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will go head-to-head with the champions of the KPL Spring season, promising an even more thrilling esports experience.

**Gold, always believe in your soul**

Here are the start dates for the various 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 potentially becoming the next esports champion, now is the perfect time to dive in! Be sure to check out our tier list of Honor of Kings characters to get a sense of which heroes you should play and which might be better left on the sidelines.