As summer approaches, the excitement for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh intensifies, and the journey to this prestigious event has now begun for Honor of Kings. The inaugural Regional Leagues kicked off today, marking the start of an intense competition across seven regions, from the Philippines to Brazil.

Teams in these regional leagues are vying not only for the title of the best in their region but also for a chance to secure a spot at the Honor of Kings World Cup later this year. The competition is fierce, as the winners will advance to the King's World Cup (KWC) in Riyadh, where 18 teams will battle it out for supremacy. This year's KWC promises to be even more thrilling, as it will feature not only the qualifiers from the Regional Leagues but also the champions from the KPL Spring season.

Here are the start dates for each of the Regional Leagues:

• 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 perhaps dreaming of becoming the next esports champion, now is the perfect time to dive in. Be sure to check out our tier list of Honor of Kings characters to get a comprehensive overview of who you should play and who might be better left on the sidelines.