As summer approaches, the path to Riyadh for the top series at the Esports World Cup is now clear. Kicking off the excitement is Honor of Kings, with the first of their Regional Leagues starting today! Seven regional leagues, spanning from the Philippines to Brazil, will see teams battling to be crowned the best in their region and earn a coveted spot at the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year in Riyadh.

The Kings World Cup (KWC) itself will feature an intense showdown with 18 teams vying for the top prize. For the first time, the qualifiers from the Regional Leagues will face off against the champions of the KPL Spring season, promising an even more thrilling esports experience.

The start dates for the various leagues are as follows:

• 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 out Honor of Kings, perhaps with dreams of becoming the next esports champion, now's your chance! Be sure to check out our tier list of Honor of Kings characters to get a comprehensive overview of which heroes you should play and who might be better left on the sidelines.