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The Honor Of Kings World Cup at the eSports World Cup 2026 (KWC At EWC26) has officially concluded with Kuaishou Gaming (KSG) emerging victorious in a close Grand Final. The tournament marked a landmark moment with Honor Of Kings and Arena Of Valor teams competing on an international stage for the first time at the eSports World Cup.
Kuaishou Gaming defeated AG.AL, 4:3, to claim the championship, with the final going all the way to the ultimate battle. KSG.JuHao was crowned FMVP after a standout performance in the Grand Final. In the third-place match, Geekay eSports swept ROC eSports, 3:0. “With an increasingly diverse international tournament calendar, deeper cross-regional competition and the global reach of the eSports World Cup, Honor Of Kings is evolving. It is becoming a catalyst for the growth of mobile eSports worldwide, connecting players, regions and communities to shape the future of a truly global mobile eSports ecosystem,” said Tencent Games Head of Honor of Kings Global eSports Jackie Huang.
A Strong First Half Of 2026
The first half of 2026 has seen Honor Of Kings continue to expand its competitive ecosystem, creating more opportunities for players at every level. The season kicked off with NOVA eSports claiming victory at the Honor Of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS4) while the Honor Of Kings Women’s Series 3 (KWS3) ran alongside the event with HYVE All Star emerging victorious after an impressive tournament run. With the Honor Of Kings World Cup now etched in its books, the action continues into a packed second half of the year with regional, international and grassroots competitions set to take place across the globe before the season culminates at the 2026 Honor Of Kings International Championship (KIC2026).
2026 Honor Of Kings International Championship (KIC2026)
The year will culminate in the 2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026) on December, bringing together the world's 16 best teams for another premier global showdown. KIC2026 will provide one of the year's biggest stages for international competition, as teams battle for global glory and the chance to close out 2026 as Honor Of Kings world champions.
Asian Games & eSports Nations Cup (ENC)
The 2026 Asian Games, taking place on September 27–28 in Nagoya, Japan, will feature Honor of Kings as an official medal event, marking another milestone in eSports’ integration into the global sporting landscape. Later in the year, Honor Of Kings at 2026 eSports Nations Cup (HOK At ENC 26) will take place on November 24–29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together 24 teams from around the world. Both events will celebrate national pride, allowing players to represent their countries and compete for international glory.
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Regional Professional Leagues & Honor Of Kings Women’s Series (KWS)
Regional Professional Leagues will enter their Fall season with teams battling across the Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL), Malaysia Honor of Kings League (MKL), Philippine Kings League (PKL), Honor of Kings Brazil Championship (CHOKBR), and Honor Of Kings Major League (KML). On the other hand, the Honor Of Kings Women’s Series 4 (KWS4) will run from September to October alongside the Fall Leagues with more than 36 teams expected to compete before an offline final. The KWS4 World Championship will follow on December alongside KIC2026.
Regional Grassroots Tournaments & Campus Tournaments
Grassroots and campus competition will continue in the second half of 2026 including the Honor Of Kings Open Series. The Honor Of Kings Open Series Split 6 ran across July and August, serving as the pathway to the Regional Pro Leagues. The HOK Campus Series (KCS) is slated to run until October across Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia with more than 30,000 participants expected. Meanwhile, the HOK Campus Series Future (KCS Future) is currently taking place and will run until November at more than 16 secondary schools across Indonesia, attracting more than 2,400 participants and offering a total prize pool of over IDR60M (60 million Indonesian Rupiah).
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