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2026

Jul 30 - Aug 08, 2026

Honor of Kings returns for its third year at the Esports World Cup with KWC at EWC 26, uniting top teams from China and the rest of the world in a rare global showdown. After Chinese squads claimed the title in the first two editions, the pressure is on for new challengers to rise above the rest.
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Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
85%
17/20 Slots Claimed
Feb 28th - May 10th
Garena AoV
1 Club Qualifies

Arena of Glory Spring 2026
ongoing
May 8th - May 17th
India
2 Clubs Qualify

King's Arise India KWC at EWC26 Qualifier
upcoming
Feb 28th - May 10th
Garena AoV
1 Club Qualifies

Arena of Glory Spring 2026
ongoing
May 8th - May 17th
India
2 Clubs Qualify

King's Arise India KWC at EWC26 Qualifier
upcoming
About
Honor of Kings is a 5v5 mobile MOBA featuring a roster of over 100 unique heroes across Tank, Fighter, Assassin, Mage, Marksman, and Support roles. Inspired by figures from Chinese mythology and history, each hero brings a distinct set of abilities and playstyles, creating a competitive landscape defined by strategic depth, coordination, and decisive team fights — all in pursuit of destroying the enemy base. At the highest level, victory in Honor of Kings is earned through lane control economic growth, and smart map pressure.
Teams battle for objectives, manage waves of enemy mobs, and contest the jungle to gain advantages that snowball into late-game dominance. As one of the largest mobile esports in the world, the Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 peaked at over 650,000 concurrent viewers, marking a major viewership milestone for the title, and with a $3 million prize pool on the line, the event stands as a showcase of elite competition and its passionate global fanbase.
News

2026
Rostermania Recap
Rostermania’s live show delivered big reveals, bold moves, and a glimpse into how top esports clubs are gearing up for the next competitive cycle. Through a mix of video premieres and live interviews, some of the biggest names in the scene pulled back the curtain on their new lineups.

2026
Road to EWC: April 2026
April sharpened the Road to EWC, with regional leagues and global circuits separating contenders from the chasing pack. From CDL Major qualifiers to Rainbow Six Siege’s push toward the next international Major, Clubs continued to build form ahead of Riyadh.
2026
New Rostermania Show Set to Premiere 30th Apr
RosterMania is a live broadcast brought to you by the Esports World Cup. 30th April marks the deadline where clubs have to lock in their rosters before EWC.

2026
Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Atlanta
May 15–17 marks the next chapter in the Road to EWC, as the global journey arrives in Atlanta, welcoming a new wave of contenders ready to make their mark.

