The competitive Honor of Kings scene is about to heat up as seven regional leagues prepare for an action-packed season of professional play.
Starting April 11, teams from across the globe will battle for regional supremacy and coveted spots in the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC).
Over the next two months, teams will go head-to-head across the leagues: Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL), MY Honor of Kings League (MKL), Philippine Kings League (PKL), Wildcard Kings Series (WKS), Major East League (KME), Major West League (KMW) and Honor of Kings Brazil (CHOKBR).
The 18 teams best in their regions will secure spots at the prestigious Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC), set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year’s KWC will represent a seminal milestone as the global teams will confront the champion of the KPL Spring Season for the first time.
From grassroots to glory
The 2025 season introduces an expanded Regional Leagues system, creating more paths to pro play than ever before.
Teams competing include those who have qualified via the Open Series Split 3. The Open Series, which serves as the official entry point for grassroots and semi-pro teams, provides a platform for players with no rank restrictions to compete.
Over 150,000 players worldwide have signed up for Open Series Split 3. Honor of Kings‘ commitment to inclusivity provides grassroots and semi-pro teams with direct esports paths to Regional Pro Leagues and global events.
Stay tuned for details on Open Series Split 4.
Schedule and lineup for the 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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