The Honor of Kings Major East League and Major West League kick off tomorrow, September 11th, bringing together 14 elite international teams competing for global recognition and a chance to qualify for the Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC). Honor of Kings Major East League (KME) and Honor of Kings Major West League (KMW), respectively, showcase the best teams from across the world.
With $50,000 from the prize pool for each league. The competition isn’t just about winning; it’s a chance for these rising teams to prove themselves on the world stage while contributing to regional esports growth. Both leagues offer qualification pathways to KIC, where top-performing teams will secure their spots.
The Honor of Kings Brazil Championship (CHOKBR) is currently underway, having started on September 5th in São Paulo. 8 teams are competing for a share of the $22,000 prize pool, with the top 2 teams securing their spots in the KIC.
As the Honor of Kings Major League and Brazil Championship heat up, 16 seats for the KIC are on the line. Teams from around the world are battling for supremacy, with each victory bringing them one step closer to a spot at the global championship.
Two Leagues, One Global Stage
The Honor of Kings Major East League and Major West League, where top teams will compete in several exciting matchups:
In KME (Major East League), teams include Nongshim RedForce (South Korea), Crazy Raccoon (Japan), Gen.G Esports (Middle East and North Africa), R8 Esports (MENA), SCARZ (Japan), CMF Esports (South Asia), and Astar Esports (Middle East and North Africa).
In KMW (Major West League), teams represent regions including OG Esports (Western Europe), 9z Globant (Latin America), Boars Gaming (Eastern Europe), BloodThirstyKings (North America), AYLO GAMING (Latin America), Twisted Mind (Western Europe), and Level Max Club (North America).
These teams will face off in several thrilling games throughout the league, battling for dominance and a spot in the Honor of Kings International Championship.
Major League, Road to KIC
Week 1: Group Stage – Ranking Week
Format: Single Round Robin (BO3)
Advancement:
Top 3 teams advance to Group S
Bottom 4 teams advance to Group A
Week 2: Group Stage – Survival Week
Format: Double Round Robin (BO5)
Advancement: Teams qualify for the Knockout Stage based on their final rankings in the group stage.
Week 3: Knockout Stage & Last Call
Knockout Stage：
Format: Double Elimination (BO5), with the Final being a BO7
Last Call： KMW & KME VS WKS
Format: BO2, Round Robin, with the Final being a BO7
In the final phase of the tournament, the second-place teams from both KMW and KME will compete against the champion from WKS for the highly coveted final spot in the KIC. Who will secure this last slot?
The Honor of Kings Major East League will run from September 11–27, while the Major West League will take place from September 12–28 in Kuala Lumpur. Fans around the world can catch all the action through live streaming of both leagues. Champions from both KME and KMW will secure their spots in the KIC, making every match a critical opportunity for the teams to shine.
CHOKBR Kicks Off in São Paulo, KIC Slots at Stake
CHOKBR features both invited and qualifier teams. The invited teams include Loops, Alpha 7, Influence Rage, and Lobos Famintos. The qualifier teams are Sdds Jamisa, Carteira de Trabalho Digital, Domingo a Noite Inova, and yuStar.
Group Stage:
8 Teams, BO3, Single Round Robin
Top 6 teams advance to the playoffs, bottom 2 are eliminated.
Playoffs:
The Top 2 teams from the group stage enter the Winners’ Bracket, while the remaining 4 teams enter the Play-In.
First round of the Play-In is single elimination, followed by double elimination for all subsequent rounds.
All matches are BO5, with the Losers’ Bracket Final and Grand Final being BO7.
With both the Major League and the CHOKBR underway, the stage is set for an exciting global showdown. Teams from all regions will compete fiercely for a chance to secure their spots in the KIC, and fans can look forward to high-stakes action, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments. As the regional competitions continue to heat up, the path to the KIC is becoming clearer. Stay tuned for the thrilling competition ahead!
