As summer approaches, the path to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup is clearly laid out, with Honor of Kings kicking off its Regional Leagues today. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey for teams vying for a chance to compete at the prestigious event later this year.

Seven regional leagues, spanning from the Philippines to Brazil, are set to determine the best teams in each area. These teams are not only fighting for regional supremacy but also for a coveted spot in the Honor of Kings World Cup lineup in Riyadh.

At the Kings World Cup (KWC), 18 teams will fiercely compete for the top prize. This year's event promises heightened excitement, as it will feature not only the qualifiers from the Regional Leagues but also the champions from the KPL Spring season, setting the stage for intense esports battles.

Gold, always believe in your soulStart Dates 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 you're inspired by this news and want to try your hand at Honor of Kings to see if you could become the next esports champion, go for it! Don't forget to check out our tier list of Honor of Kings characters to get a solid overview of which heroes you should play and which ones might be better left on the bench.