The Honor of Kings Regional Professional League has officially kicked off its highly anticipated regional tournaments, featuring the Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL), Philippine Kings League (PKL), MY Honor of Kings League (MKL) and Wildcard Kings Series (WKS) divisions. The IKL officially began last week, marking the start of an exciting season. As the global phenomenon Honor of Kings continues to make waves in the esports world, these tournaments are set to deliver thrilling competition, rising stars, and high stakes. Each region, consisting of both partner and qualifier teams, will feature intense regional battles, with the top teams securing a spot in the Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) later this year. In addition, the champions of the IKL, MKL, and PKL regions will receive the exclusive Flowborn skin, a prestigious in-game reward that adds further honor to their victory, alongside the prize pool.
In addition, the Honor of Kings Summer Carnival has kicked off in China, where international players are invited to experience Chinese culture while competing in the HoK universe. South East Asian eSports Stars like XUAN, Juschie, and Karlll have traveled to China to immerse themselves in local traditions and feel the excitement of the HoK waves firsthand. This fusion of culture and esports adds a unique global touch to the Honor of Kings community, strengthening its appeal across borders.
Timeline: August 22 – October 5
The IKL officially kicked off last Friday, August 22, in Jakarta, marking the start of a season full of intense competition and anticipation. The IKL region features 10 teams vying for glory. Alongside them are eight partner teams: KAGENARA, Rex Regum Qeon, BIGETRON by Vitality, ONIC, ALTER EGO ESPORTS, DOMINATOR ESPORTS, TALON, and MAHADEWA, and two qualifier teams from OPEN: VESAKHA ESPORTS and REVEMOIN ESPORTS. All teams will compete for a share of the $60,000 USD prize pool.
Timeline: August 29 to October 12
The PKL region is set to take place in Manila from August 29 to October 12, bringing together top-tier teams from across the region. Competing for a share of the $60,000 USD prize pool, the four partner teams include BOOM Esports, Blacklist International, Team Flash PH, and TNT Tropang Alab. They will face off against four fierce qualifier teams: Wetrnd Esports, Elevate, ACT Esports Club, and BARCODE.
Timeline: September 5 to October 19
The MKL region will take place in Kuala Lumpur from September 5 to October 19, featuring some of the best teams in the region. This is the highest-level professional esports tournament in Malaysia officially organized by Honor of Kings, bringing the nation’s top-tier competitive talent onto one stage. Four partner teams: NOVA ESPORTS, HBSE – HomeBois X Black Shrew Esport, APG – Alpha Gaming, and TDK – Todak will compete alongside four qualifier teams: TUMT – TAR UMT, DZT, PAG – PA Gaming, and MEC – MAQNA Esports Club. With a total prize pool of $60,000 USD, this tournament promises to deliver fierce competition and unforgettable moments.
Timeline: September 5 to September 7
The WKS is running from September 5 to September 7, and will feature five powerhouse partner teams: NXUR – Nexus Vanguard Ultra Rare, PE – Paradise Esports, STRZ – SEEYOUSOON x TAIERZHUANG, MAX – Team Max, and PRO – PRO Esports. Competing alongside them is the lone qualifier team, FEHK – Fearless Esports Hong Kong. With a $10,000 USD prize pool on the line, expect intense battles and fierce competition from start to finish.
Champions from each region will secure a spot in the KIC this year, heightening the excitement as the competition intensifies!
The Honor of Kings Summer Carnival is more than just an event, it’s a unique celebration of culture and gaming. This year, the event welcomes international players to China, offering them an exclusive opportunity to dive into the vibrant local culture while feeling the excitement of the Honor of Kings waves firsthand. Esports stars like XUAN, Juschie, and Karlll have come to experience China’s rich heritage, further strengthening the global community of Honor of Kings. Their participation brings a refreshing international flair to the carnival, highlighting how Honor of Kings unites players worldwide in both culture and competition.
Fans can catch all the action in Honor of Kings esports on the official Honor of Kings Twitch.tv (@HOK Esports), Facebook (@HOK Esports), official website, YouTube (@HOK Esports) channel and TikTok (@HOK Esports).
Developed by TiMi Studio Group, Honor of Kings has become the world’s most popular MOBA with over 200 million registered users and more than 100 million daily players enjoying the thrill of team battles. Featuring highly detailed and diverse character and battlefield design plus music created by world renowned composers including Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and Howard Shore, Honor of Kings immerses players in a unique and colorful universe. Honor of Kings prides itself on being free to play and fair to win, with success determined by players’ skills and tactics, not by how much they spend. Honor of Kings is also home to a thriving esports ecosystem supporting competitive play from grassroots amateurs to elite professionals. To learn more about Honor of Kings, follow on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok or visit the official website of Honor of Kings.
