As summer approaches, the excitement builds for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, and the journey to the top has officially begun for Honor of Kings. Today marks the start of the first Regional Leagues, setting the stage for intense competition across the globe.

Seven regional leagues are kicking off, spanning from the Philippines to Brazil and beyond. Teams will battle it out to be crowned the best in their region, all while vying for a prestigious spot at the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year in Riyadh.

At the King's World Cup (KWC), 18 teams will compete fiercely for the top prize. This year, for the first time, the qualifying teams from the Regional Leagues will face off against the champions of the KPL Spring season, adding an extra layer of excitement and competition to the event.

Start dates for the Regional 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 Honor of Kings and testing your skills for a shot at becoming the next esports champion, dive right in! Don't forget to check out our tier list of Honor of Kings characters to get a head start on who to play and who to bench.