The competitive one Honor of Kings the scene will heat up as seven regional leagues gear up for an action-packed season of professional gaming.
Start April 11teams from around the world will battle for regional supremacy and a coveted spot in the competition Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC).
Over the next two months, teams will face each other in 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 best teams in their region will secure a place in this prestigious event King’s World Cup Honors (KWC)will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year’s KWC will represent an important milestone as global teams will face the KPL Spring Champions for the first time.
From grassroots to glory
The 2025 season introduces an expanded Regional League system, creating more pathways to the professional game than ever before.
The teams competing include those who have qualified through 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 without ranking restrictions to compete.
More than 150,000 players worldwide have registered for Open Series Split 3. Honor of KingsThe’ commitment to inclusivity gives grassroots and semi-pro teams a direct esports pathway to Regional Pro Leagues and global events.
Wait for the details in Open Series Split 4.
Regional League schedule and lineup
Indonesia Kings Match (IKL)
- Team: Rex Regum Qeon, ONIC, ALTER EGO ENMA, BIGETRON ESPORTS, DOMINATOR ESPORTS, KAGENDRA, MAHADEWA ESPORTS, TALON, VESAKHA ESPORTS & Team Nemesis
- Group Stage – April 11 – May 18
- Playoffs – May 30 – June 1
- Prize pool: 60,000 USD
- Playoffs Venue: Taman Anggrek Mall
MY Honor from the Kings League (MKL)
- Teams: Black Shrew Esport, Nova Esports, Team Secret, Todak, O2 ESPORTS, AG Global, DTE Gaming & Soul Esport
- Group Stage – April 18 – May 25
- Playoffs – June 6 – June 8
- Prize pool: 60,000 USD
- Playoff 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 – April 11 – May 25
- Playoffs – June 6 – June 8
- 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 on May 4th)
- Group Stage – 16 May – 1 June
- Playoffs – June 6 – June 8
- Prize pool: 20,000 USD
Eastern Premier League (KME)
- Teams: Nongshim RedForce, Crazy Raccoon, Gen.G Esports, R8 Esports, Vicious Esports, VENOM US & SCARZ
- Group Stage – April 17 – April 20 & April 24 – April 27
- Knockout Round – May 2 – May 3
- Last Big Call: May 4
- Prize pool: 50,000 USD
Premier League West (KMW)
- Teams: OG Esports, NEXT RÜYA, Virtus.pro, 9z Globant, Movistar KOI, AYLO GAMING & Twisted Minds
- Group Stage – April 17 – April 20 & April 24 – April 27
- Knockout Round – May 2 – May 3
- Big Final Call – May 4
- Prize pool: 50,000 USD
Honor of Kings Brazilian Championship (CHOKBR)
- Teams: Alpha7, Loops, Influence Rage, E1, Corinthians, (Three more TBD – Open Series Brazil Split 3)
- Group Stage – 16 May – 18 May & 22 May – 25 May
- Playoffs – May 31 – June 1 & June 7 – June 8
- Prize pool: 20,000 USD
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