Story Highlights
- Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 introduces a cross-title format with Arena of Valor teams and AoV heroes included.
- Expanded regional representation includes India, Southeast Asia, and more.
- The event will follow a three-stage format including Play-ins, Group Stage, and Playoffs.
Honor of Kings announced that the Kings World Championship (KWC) will begin on July 30, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This KWC will be special, as it will be held alongside Arena of Valor in a combined event with a large prize pool. Let’s take a closer look at the details!
Honor of Kings brings a cross-title format with Arena of Valor and expands to more regions
KWC at EWC26 will feature top players from both Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor competing together. To add an extra layer of excitement, heroes from Arena of Valor will be playable in the tournament.
The path to the KWC at #EWC 26 is now established! Twenty of the world’s best teams will compete for the championship, including three invited teams from Arena of Valor. We’re committed to delivering an amazing experience for players around the world and building an even more exciting competition…
— Honor of Kings (@HonorOfKings) March 27, 2026
This year’s competition includes teams from India, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, which is fantastic! Twenty of the best teams will be competing for a $3 million prize after qualifying through regional leagues.
KWC at EWC 2026 Team slots
As I previously stated, teams from several major leagues will be competing, and here’s the breakdown of how the 20 spots will be filled:
| Leagues | Slots |
|---|---|
| Title Defender | 1 Team |
| King Pro League Spring 2026 (KPL) | 1 Team |
| Indonesia Kings Laga Spring 2026 (IKL) | 3 Teams |
| Philippine Kings League Spring 2026 (PKL) | 3 Teams |
| MY Honor of Kings League Spring 2026 (MKL) | 3 Teams |
| Honor of Kings Brazil Championship Fall 2026 (CHOKBR) | 2 Teams |
| Honor of Kings Major League Spring 2026 (KML) | 2 Teams |
| King’s Arise India: KWC at EWC26 Qualifier | 2 Teams |
| RoV Pro League 2026 Summer (RPL) | 1 Invited Team |
| Arena of Glory Spring 2026 (AOG) | 1 Invited Team |
| Garena Challenger Series Spring 2026 (GCS) | 1 Invited Team |
KWC at EWC 2026 follows a three-stage tournament format
The tournament will take place from July 30th to August 8th and will be divided into three stages. Each stage will be more challenging and exciting than the last. Here’s how the tournament will be structured:
- Play-ins
- Group Stage
- Playoffs
As a frequent player of MOBAs like Honor of Kings and other similar games, I’m really enthusiastic about this crossover and what it means for the future of competitive MOBA gaming. I’m eager to see how it all unfolds.
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