Honor of Kings Esports Regional Leagues Kicks Off! Open Series Teams Set To Compete for Victory!

Honor of Kings has announced the launch of its Regional Professional Leagues, starting April 11. Over the next two months, teams will compete across seven regional leagues—including in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brazil, and more—for regional titles and qualification spots at the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC).

This year’s KWC, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature 18 international teams and, for the first time, a showdown with the KPL Spring Season champion—marking a major milestone in the competition’s history.

Path from Grassroot to Professional

Launched in 2025, the Regional Leagues expand Honor of Kings' global esports ecosystem by offering more competitive opportunities, especially for grassroots and semi-pro teams. Many participating teams qualified through Open Series Split 3, which drew over 150,000 players worldwide and serves as the entry point with no rank restrictions. This inclusive system creates direct pathways to Regional Pro Leagues and international events. Details for Open Series Split 4 will be announced soon.

Dates & Teams for the Honor of Kings Regional Leagues 

Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL) 

• Teams: Rex Regum Qeon, ONIC, ALTER EGO ENMA, BIGETRON ESPORTS, DOMINATOR ESPORTS, KAGENDRA, MAHADEWA ESPORTS, TALON, VESAKHA ESPORTS & Team Nemesis

  • Group Stage -  11th April - 18th May 

  • Playoffs - 30th May - 1st June

  • Prize pool: 60,000 USD

  • Playoffs Venue: Mall Taman Anggrek 

MY Honor of Kings League (MKL)

• Teams: Black Shrew Esport, Nova Esports, Team Secret, Todak, O2 ESPORTS, AG Global, DTE Gaming & Soul Esport

  • Group Stage - 18th April - 25th May 

  • Playoffs - 6th June - 8th June

  • Prize pool: 60,000 USD

  • Playoffs Venue: Sunway Pyramid 

Philippine Kings League (PKL)

• Teams: BOOM Esports, Blacklist International, Team Flash PH, Team Eureka, TNT Tropang Alab, Elevate, Rough World Era & ACT Esports

  • Group Stage -  11th April - 25th May 

  • Playoffs - 6th June - 8th June 

  • Prize pool: 45,000 USD

Wildcard Kings Series (WKS)

• Teams: Impunity Esports, Team Max, See You Soon, PRO Esports, Ultra Rare Esports, Paradise Esports, (Two more teams TBD by 4th May)

  • Group Stage -  16th May - 1st June 

  • Playoffs - 6th June - 8th June

  • Prize pool: 20,000 USD

Major East League (KME) 

• Teams: Nongshim RedForce, Crazy Raccoon, Gen.G Esports, R8 Esports, Vicious Esports, VENOM US & SCARZ

  • Group Stage - 17th April - 20th April & 24th April - 27th April 

  • Knockout Stage - 2nd May - 3rd May

  • Major Last Call: 4th May

  • Prize pool: 50,000 USD

Major West League (KMW) 

• Teams: OG Esports, NEXT RÜYA, Virtus.pro, 9z Globant, Movistar KOI, AYLO GAMING & Twisted Minds

  • Group Stage - 17th April - 20th April & 24th April - 27th April 

  • Knockout Stage - 2nd May - 3rd May

  • Major Last Call - 4th May

  • Prize pool: 50,000 USD 

Honor of Kings Brazil Championship (CHOKBR) 

• Teams: Alpha7, Loops, Influence Rage, E1, Corinthians, (Three more TBD - Open Series Brazil Split 3)

  • Group Stage - 16th May - 18th May & 22nd May - 25th May  

  • Playoffs - 31st May - 1st June & 7th June - 8th June

  • Prize pool: 20,000 USD

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