KPL Grand Finals 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, Tickets, Live Streams & Guangzhou/Changsha/Chengdu Guide

🎮 2026 KPL Annual Finals Complete Guide: Schedule, 12 Teams & Groups, Format, Key Matchups, Livestream, Tickets, Finals Venue & On-Site Viewing Guide (Guangzhou / Changsha / Chengdu)

If you play Honor of Kings, or you're a longtime KPL viewer who's been following the league for years, the 2026 KPL Annual Finals is something you should have on your radar.

2026 isn't just the KPL's 10th anniversary — it's also a year when the Annual Finals format gets another upgrade. From the Spring Split and the Challenger Cup to the Summer Split, year-long results ultimately determine the 12 Annual Finals slots . From there, those 12 teams set off from Guangzhou, battle through the Seeding Stage, Play-In, and Changsha Knockouts, and fight all the way to Chengdu for the 2026 KPL Annual Championship.

And this year, the final stage heads to Chengdu: 🏆 On November 14, 2026, the KPL 10th Anniversary Annual Champion will be crowned at the Chengdu Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium .

If you're searching for: When does the 2026 KPL Annual Finals start? Who are the 12 KPL Annual Finals teams? How are the Master Group and Elite Group divided? What's the KPL Annual Finals format? Which teams advance directly to the Knockouts? How many teams are in the Play-In? Where to watch the KPL Annual Finals live? How to buy KPL Annual Finals tickets? Where is the Chengdu Finals held? Where to stay in Chengdu for KPL? How to get to Phoenix Mountain Sports Center? What events are planned for the KPL 10th Anniversary?

This guide covers it all in one place. Last updated: September 28, 2026

🏆 What Is the KPL Annual Finals in One Sentence?

Simply put: The KPL Annual Finals = the ultimate finale of the entire 2026 KPL season.

It's not just "one more match after the Summer Split ends." Qualification for the 2026 KPL Annual Finals is determined by Annual Finals Qualifying Points earned throughout the year's events . The main events involved are:

• 2026 KPL Spring Split

• 2026 Honor of Kings Challenger Cup

• 2026 KPL Summer Split

These three events together form the Annual Finals qualifying points system .

The top 12 clubs in annual points qualify for the Annual Finals: Ranks 1–6 → Master Group, Ranks 7–12 → Elite Group .

So the whole process can be simplified as:

Spring Split + Challenger Cup + Summer Split
        ↓
   Annual Points
        ↓
     12 Teams
        ↓
  Master Group / Elite Group
        ↓
   Seeding Stage
        ↓
     Play-In
        ↓
   Top 8 Double Elimination
        ↓
🏆 November 14 Chengdu Finals

🎂 Why Is 2026 Special? Because: 2026 = KPL's 10th Anniversary

From 2016, when the professional league era officially began, to 2026, the KPL has been through ten years. This year's Annual Finals is therefore not just a championship battle — it's also an important closing stage for the KPL's 10th anniversary .

Official plans already include: KPL 10th Anniversary Special Celebration, 10th Anniversary Commemorative Content, 10th Anniversary Themed Exhibitions, City Offline Events, and the Chengdu "Peak Night."

✅ Guangzhou Stop: 10th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition opens first — jersey wall, historical champion wall, team group photo check-in spots, fan support carts
✅ Chengdu Stop: Finals + November 15 Peak Night. The 10th Anniversary Top 10 Annual Memory Figures list will be announced live at the Peak Night on November 15.

For veteran players, this is a chance to look back on ten years of KPL history; for new players just starting to watch Honor of Kings esports, 2026 is also a great time to get to know the KPL.

📅 2026 KPL Annual Finals Full Timeline

The 2026 KPL Annual Finals isn't a one-day event. The entire Annual Finals kicks off on October 2 and runs through the November 14 Grand Final . Here's the full timeline:

Detailed Match Calendar (October + November)

🟢 Seeding Stage | 🟤 Play-In | 🟡 Knockouts | 🟠 Finals & Peak Night

October (Guangzhou: Seeding Stage + Play-In)

• Oct 2–18 Seeding Stage, Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2

  • Oct 2–6: 3 BO5 matches daily (14:00, 17:00, 20:00)

  • Oct 9–12, Oct 14–17: 2 BO5 matches daily (17:00, 20:00)

  • Oct 18: Team Selection Ceremony

• Oct 20–22 Play-In, Guangzhou Gymnasium: 1 BO7 match daily

• Oct 22: Knockout Draw Ceremony

• Oct 27–31 Knockouts, Changsha Colorful Box: 1 BO7 match daily

November (Changsha Knockouts + Chengdu Finals & Peak Night)

• Nov 1–8 Knockouts, Changsha Colorful Box: 1 BO7 match daily

• Nov 14 Grand Final (BO7), Chengdu

• Nov 15 Peak Night, Chengdu

⚠️ Key Point: October 2–18 is the officially announced "Seeding Stage period." The Seeding Stage is held on selected days with rest days in between — it's not continuous daily matches, so don't show up on an off day!

🎯 Seeding Stage Matchups (Excerpt)

• Oct 2, 14:00 — Guangzhou TTG vs Shenzhen DYG

• 17:00 — Suzhou KSG vs Jinan RW Knight

• 20:00 — Chengdu AG Super Play vs Nanjing Hero

The Seeding Stage runs three weeks, all at Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2, featuring Master Group vs Elite Group cross-group single round-robin BO5 — not intra-group matches .

🗺️ Three Cities, One Road to Chengdu

One of the biggest features of this year's KPL Annual Finals is: Guangzhou → Changsha → Chengdu, all the way to the final championship.

🥊 Stop 1: Guangzhou (Oct 2 – Oct 22)

Guangzhou primarily hosts: Seeding Stage, Play-In, and related 10th anniversary offline events. Venue: Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2 . For players who want to watch matches live, Guangzhou is the stage where it's easiest to follow consecutive live matches throughout the Annual Finals.

🔥 Stop 2: Changsha (Oct 27 – Nov 8)

The Knockout stage moves to: Changsha Colorful Box. Here, 8 teams compete in BO7 double elimination, ultimately producing 2 Grand Final teams, who then head to Chengdu to battle for the annual championship .

🏆 Stop 3: Chengdu (Nov 14)

Finally, the end of the entire tournament: Chengdu Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium . Here, the 2026 KPL Annual Champion will be decided, and it will also be the birthplace of the KPL 10th Anniversary Annual Champion. The champion lifts the brand-new Holy Dragon Cup, and the Grand Final FMVP player receives an exclusive FMVP skin.

👑 2026 KPL Annual Finals: 12 Teams 

As of September 28, 2026, the 12 participating teams, coaches, and 7-player rotation rosters have been officially announced. Match-day lineups are subject to pre-match official announcements.

According to the officially released Annual Finals roster:

🥇 Master Group (Annual Points Ranks 1–6)

⚔️ Elite Group (Annual Points Ranks 7–12)

Roster Notes: Each team has a 7-player roster. During matches, coaches select 5 starters + rotation substitutes. The roster includes most of the league's biggest names, including Fly, Yinuo, Qingrong, Nuanyang, Xiaopang, Menglan, Qingqing, Tanran, Yaodao, Qiancheng, Jiuwei, Jinyu, Fanfan, and Huajuan.

⚠️ Master Group ≠ Official Power Ranking

A special reminder for new viewers: "Master Group" and "Elite Group" are first and foremost seeding tiers for the Annual Finals. They should not be simply understood as official strength tiers. They are divided based on Annual Finals qualifying points and directly affect a team's advancement path after entering the Annual Finals .

Remember this one line: It determines your advancement route, not your team's strength.

Grouping rules: Sorted by annual points; ties are broken by Summer Split final results first .

🏆 Before the Annual Finals: Who Won the Three Major 2026 Events?

🌊 2026 KPL Summer Split Champion: Guangzhou TTG

On September 12, 2026, Guangzhou TTG defeated Chongqing Wolves 4:3 in the Summer Split final held at Xiamen Olympic Sports Center Phoenix Gymnasium, claiming the 2026 KPL Summer Split championship. This is also TTG's second championship trophy in the KPL system.

Xiaopang won the Finals MVP — his 4th personal FMVP trophy, ranking second in KPL history for total FMVPs, behind only Fly.

So before the Annual Finals begins: Guangzhou TTG is the reigning Summer Split champion, and Chongqing Wolves is the Summer Split runner-up. Both teams enter the Annual Finals Master Group, making their performances especially worth watching.

🔥 Biggest Key Matchups of This Year's Annual Finals

• Summer Split Destiny Showdown: Guangzhou TTG vs Chongqing Wolves — both in the Master Group, guaranteed to meet in the Seeding Stage. The revenge match is coming!

• Chengdu AG Home Game: Fighting for the championship at home in Chengdu — home crowd atmosphere at its peak

• Suzhou KSG Spring Split Champion: Can they maintain momentum and push for the Annual Championship?

• Elite Group Dark Horse Potential: Changsha TES.A, Nanjing Hero — low-seed teams ready to upset the Master Group at any moment

🔥 Why Did These 12 Teams Qualify for the Annual Finals?

The 2026 KPL Annual Finals uses an annual points system. Throughout the year, teams accumulate annual results primarily through the KPL Spring Split, Honor of Kings Challenger Cup, and KPL Summer Split. Ultimately: The top 12 clubs in annual points qualify for the Annual Finals .

At the same time, annual points rankings also determine: who enters the Master Group, who enters the Elite Group, initial positions in the Seeding Stage, and subsequent Play-In / Knockout paths. So the Annual Finals actually starts "point accumulation" from the first half of the season.

📊 What If Annual Points Are Tied?

If annual points are tied, it's not simply random sorting. Official rules compare related event rankings, with Summer Split ranking being an important tiebreaker . So if you see two teams with the same points but different rankings on the annual points table, you need to look further at their Summer Split rankings and other official sorting rules.

For casual viewers, remember this: Annual points not only determine "whether you make the Annual Finals," but also whether you enter the Master Group or Elite Group — so tiebreaking matters too.

🧠 Deep Dive Into the Format

Overall Path: 12 teams → Seeding Stage cross-group battles → 5 teams direct to Knockouts + 6 teams to Play-In + 1 team eliminated → Play-In decides 3 spots → Top 8 Changsha double elimination → Chengdu Grand Final

This year's Annual Finals isn't simply "12 into 8." The complete path is:

2026 KPL Annual Finals
│
12 Teams
│
┌──────────┴──────────┐
│                     │
Master Group 6       Elite Group 6
│                     │
└──── Cross-Group Single Round-Robin BO5 ────┘
Seeding Stage: Master Group vs Elite Group,
two groups ranked independently.
│
┌──────────────┼──────────────┐
│              │              │
Master 1–4    Elite 1        Elite 6
Direct        Direct         Eliminated
Advance       Advance
│
└───────┬──────┘
Master 5–6 + Elite 2–5
6-Team Play-In
3 BO7 Single Elimination Matches
3 Teams Advance
│
5 Direct + 3 Play-In
Top 8 BO7 Double Elimination
2 Teams Advance to Final
│
🏆 November 14 Chengdu

This is also the most important diagram for understanding this year's Annual Finals.

① Seeding Stage (Guangzhou Oct 2–18): Master Group vs Elite Group, Cross-Group Single Round-Robin BO5

The 12 teams are divided by annual points into: Master Group (annual points 1–6) and Elite Group (annual points 7–12) . The two groups play cross-group single round-robin BO5 .

The "cross-group" part here is very important. It's not Master Group internal matches, nor Elite Group internal matches — it's the two groups competing against each other, with each group ranked separately .

✅ Rules: All 6 Master Group teams face all 6 Elite Group teams, totaling 36 BO5 matches. No intra-group matches. Two groups ranked separately.

✅ Master Group Mandatory Rotation Rule [Seeding Stage Only!] : In every BO5, all 7 roster players must appear in at least one game; if the series reaches match point and rotation isn't complete, substitutes are forced in. This restriction no longer applies in the Play-In, Knockouts, or Grand Final!

⚠️ Note: This mandatory rotation only applies during the Seeding Stage. The Play-In, Knockouts, and Grand Final no longer require all 7 players to appear. This means the Seeding Stage this year isn't just about starting lineups — it will heavily test teams' roster rotation, player adaptability, on-the-fly adjustments, and substitute player form. For players who love studying lineups and ban/pick, this will be a major highlight of this year's Annual Finals.

🧩 After the Seeding Stage, What Happens to the 12 Teams?

This is the most confusing — and most bookmark-worthy — rule in this entire article.

• 🟢 Direct to Knockouts: Master Group ranks 1–4 + Elite Group rank 1 — a total of 5 teams advance directly to the Top 8 Knockouts .

• 🟡 To Play-In: Master Group ranks 5–6 + Elite Group ranks 2–5 — a total of 6 teams enter the Play-In .

• 🔴 Direct Elimination: Elite Group rank 6 — their Annual Finals journey ends immediately .

So the real structure is: 12 teams → 5 direct + 6 Play-In + 1 eliminated — not "all 12 teams continue to the Play-In."

② Play-In (Guangzhou Oct 20–22): 6 Compete for 3, High Seeds Pick Opponents!

• Time: October 20–22 | Venue: Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2

• Participants: Master Group rank 5, Master Group rank 6, Elite Group ranks 2/3/4/5 — 6 teams total. Only 3 Knockout spots are produced .

• Format: BO7 + Global Ban/Pick + Blind Pick Game 7, single elimination — lose once and you're out .

• Highlight: It's not a draw! Higher-ranked teams from the Seeding Stage can actively choose their opponents. Every point of Seeding Stage ranking matters! 6 teams face off in pairs; 3 winners earn Knockout tickets.

🎯 Another Key Play-In Rule: Opponent Selection

The Play-In is not a simple random draw — high-seed teams take turns choosing opponents . This means Seeding Stage rankings don't "reset to zero" after the stage ends. Upon entering the Play-In, higher-ranked teams have some initiative in choosing their matchups. Therefore, every BO5 in the Seeding Stage can affect the later elimination path.

③ Knockouts (Changsha Colorful Box Oct 27 – Nov 8): Top 8 BO7 Double Elimination

• Time: October 27 – November 8 | Venue: Changsha Colorful Box

• Participants: Seeding Stage direct advance 5 teams + Play-In qualifiers 3 teams = 8 teams

• ✅ Format: BO7 Global Ban/Pick + Blind Pick Game 7, double elimination

Simple explanation: First loss drops you to the losers' bracket — you still have one resurrection chance; second loss eliminates you. The winners' bracket final winner and losers' bracket final winner advance to the Chengdu Grand Final.

✅ Seed Protection: Master Group ranks 1 and 2 have seed slots and won't meet in the first round!

④ Chengdu Grand Final | November 14 at Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium

Finally, the most important day of the entire season: November 14, 2026 | Venue: Chengdu Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium

Here, the 2026 KPL Annual Champion will be decided, and the KPL 10th Anniversary Annual Champion will also be born. For local Chengdu players and KPL fans preparing to travel cross-city to follow the matches, this day is the true "grand finale" of the entire 2026 season.

Two teams battle for the Holy Dragon Cup, and the Grand Final FMVP receives an exclusive FMVP skin! Note: The Annual Finals Holy Dragon Cup FMVP honor is independent and does not conflict with the Spring Split, Summer Split, or Challenger Cup Silver Dragon Cup FMVPs.

📌 Two Additional Important Rules

Player Loan Mechanism: All 12 participating teams in this year's Annual Finals may loan players, with a maximum of 1 loan player per team. Loan players can only be selected from the Summer Split rosters of KPL fixed-slot clubs that did not qualify for this year's Annual Finals . Teams participating in the Annual Finals cannot loan players from each other. Loan players have full eligibility and can compete for FMVP and receive prize money and honors if they win the championship with their team.

Team Selection Ceremony Note: The Team Selection Ceremony held in Guangzhou on October 18 is precisely the ceremony where high-seed Play-In teams choose their opponents .

🔄 2026 KPL Annual Finals Also Has Loan Rules? Yes.

This year's Annual Finals also features a dedicated free loan mechanism. All 12 participating teams may loan players, with a maximum of 1 eligible player per team .

⚠️ Key Restriction: Loan players can only be taken from the Summer Split rosters of KPL fixed-slot clubs that did not qualify for this year's Annual Finals (that is, the 12 Annual Finals teams cannot loan players from each other) .

Loan players can participate in the entire Annual Finals with their team and return to their original club after the Annual Finals according to the rules. So if you see "why is this player suddenly on another Annual Finals team?" in the match roster, don't rush to assume a permanent transfer — it's likely related to the Annual Finals loan rules.

(Note: Loan players also have full eligibility for this year's Annual Finals honors and prize money, including the right to compete for FMVP if they win the championship with their team.)

💰 Prize Pool Pyramid (Total Prize Pool: 70 Million RMB / ~$9.8M USD)

USD conversions based on Liquipedia’s official estimates .

Interpretation: The 70 million is the total prize pool for all teams in the Annual Finals. The champion team takes home 20 million alone — the highest prize specification in KPL history .

However, note: 70 million RMB is the total Annual Finals prize pool, not the amount the champion team directly receives. Specific prize distribution should be based on the official final prize plan.

📺 Online Livestream Channels | Watch the Whole Thing Without Going to the Venue

For players not planning to attend in person, watching online is still the most convenient option. Here are the channels to prioritize.

📺 Livestream Platforms | Prioritize These (Official English or Original Commentary)

✅ ① KPL Official Website (Best for PC, No Ads)
Link: https://kpl.qq.com/#/Schedule
Open directly in a PC browser to watch live streams, daily schedules, post-match replays, TOP5 highlights.

✅ ② Honor of Kings In-Game Esports Section (Most Convenient for HoK Players)
Open the Honor of Kings app, tap 【Esports】 at the bottom, and enter the live room directly.
👉 Advantage: Watch matches to earn event rewards and prediction coins. No extra app download needed.

✅ ③ Wangzhe Camp App (Official HoK Companion App, Recommended for Hardcore Fans)
Camp esports section: livestream, full post-match replays, player first-person views, data panels, team match reports — all in one place. For player single-view reviews, real-time economy curves, and hero ban/pick data, Camp is the top choice!

✅ ④ Huya Live
Official live room number: 660002
Link: https://www.huya.com/660002
A veteran KPL partner platform with great danmaku atmosphere. Watchable on mobile / PC / TV.

✅ ⑤ Douyin (TikTok's Chinese counterpart) / Video Account / Tencent Video & Aurora TV
Search keyword: KPL 2026 Annual Finals to enter the KPL official live room.
Bilibili / Douyu / Kuaishou: Search for the KPL official account. Whether live streaming is available is subject to official daily announcements.

• Bilibili: Great for danmaku reviews and post-match clips

• Douyin: For bite-sized mobile viewing — switch to the livestream directly while scrolling short videos

• Tencent Video / Aurora TV (Tencent's smart-TV app): Top choice for TV big screens

Key Reminder: Copyright for the Knockouts and Grand Final may be adjusted temporarily. The final livestream entry is subject to KPL Official Weibo (China's Twitter/X) daily announcements!

🎙️ Multiple Viewing Options | More Than Just Original Commentary!

• Official Original Commentary: Most recommended — professional esports commentary with synchronized ban/pick analysis

• Secondary Streamer Commentary: Popular streamers like Tuomi, Zhang Daxian, and Hanye will likely open secondary live rooms with a relaxed, comedic style. Whether they stream depends on their daily schedule.

• Player First-Person View: Wangzhe Camp exclusive! Lock onto star players like Fly, Yinuo, Qingrong, and Nuanyang to see pro player mechanics and mic communication.

• Accessible Live Room: This event may provide an accessible live room with real-time text transcription, friendly for hearing-impaired players. Final availability is subject to official announcements.

📼 Missed the Livestream? Where to Catch Up on Replays & Highlights

• KPL Official Website: https://kpl.qq.com/#/Videos — full match replays, TOP5, Glory Talk Show, documentary Absolute King

• Wangzhe Camp App: Esports section — complete recordings of every game, with speed playback and player perspective replays

• Bilibili, Douyin KPL Official Accounts: Condensed highlights, top moments, post-match interview clips

📱 Viewing Setup Tips for Different Devices

🔹 Mobile Viewing

• Prioritize WiFi. For 4G/5G viewing, close background apps to avoid lag.

• Wangzhe Camp / In-game esports: Supports adjustable resolution.

• Wangzhe Camp allows switching to individual player first-person views.

🔹 PC Viewing

• Open KPL official website in browser, watch fullscreen; Huya / Bilibili web version.

🔹 TV Big-Screen Viewing (Highly Recommended for the Grand Final)

• Aurora TV (Tencent Video TV version) — search KPL

• Phone casting: Douyin, Huya, Bilibili, Wangzhe Camp all support casting — one-tap to TV

Tip: Viewership explodes on Grand Final night. Enter the live room 10 minutes early to buffer.

🎁 Online Viewing Rewards! Watch Livestreams for Free Goodies

During the entire livestream period, official live rooms will drop rewards:

✅ Honor of Kings limited-time skins, trial cards, hero fragments, inscription fragments
✅ KPL 10th Anniversary limited avatar frames, esports battle pass experience
✅ Lucky draws: merchandise, team figures, event ticket raffles
👉 Claim Entry: In-game esports section, Wangzhe Camp live room — complete viewing duration tasks to participate.

🎟️ Complete Ticket Guide | Guangzhou Stop / Chengdu Grand Final — Look at Them Separately!

Here, you absolutely must look at Guangzhou and the Chengdu Grand Final separately.

🎫 Guangzhou Stop Tickets (Seeding Stage + Play-In | Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2)

Ticket information for the Guangzhou Seeding Stage and Play-In has been announced. Venue: Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2. Officially announced ticket tiers include :

Purchase Channels: Maoyan (Chinese ticketing app), Tongcheng Travel, Wangzhe Camp, Honor of Kings Client, Meituan / Dianping

Note: Holiday sessions are full price; weekday afternoon sessions have discounted tickets .

⚠️ Due to possible differences in ticket tier displays across batches, sessions, and ticketing pages, actual purchases should be based on the final prices and seat maps displayed on the KPL official ticketing page.

📌 Multi-Use Pass Limited-Time Offer (Best Value for Watching Multiple Matches)

Applicable events: Guangzhou Seeding Stage + Play-In (Oct 2–22) | On sale: September 21, 12:00, limited release on Maoyan

¥218 tier pass can redeem seats: ¥218/158/128/88 price tier seats

Pass Q&A Official Rules Explained

• Seat Selection: After purchasing the pass, select seats normally when redeeming tickets; same-tier pass can select unsold seats within that tier; pass does not guarantee getting tickets for your preferred session.

• Usage & Real-Name: Before first use, you can fill in a real-name viewing list of up to 6 people; subsequent ticket redemptions can only select people on the list; uses can be split or used all at once.

• Refund Rules: Unused (filling in the list only does not count as used) — full refund anytime; partially redeemed sessions cannot be refunded.

📅 Guangzhou Ticket Sales Calendar (Full-Price Ticket On-Sale Times)

🎟️ How Much Are Chengdu Grand Final Tickets?

As of September 28, 2026, the official ticket prices, seat maps, on-sale times, and final official ticketing page for the November 14 Chengdu Grand Final should still await KPL's subsequent official ticketing announcement.

Therefore: ❌ Don't directly apply Guangzhou's prices to Chengdu Grand Final tickets. The Chengdu Grand Final should be based on a separate official ticketing announcement. Keep an eye on KPL Official Weibo for ticket sale news.

🛒 Where to Buy Chengdu KPL Grand Final Tickets?

After official ticket sales begin, it's recommended to purchase in the order of KPL official announcement → official designated ticketing platform. Past major KPL events' official ticketing may involve channels like Maoyan, Tongcheng, Wangzhe Camp, and Honor of Kings Client. But for the 2026 Chengdu Grand Final specifically, ultimately the official ticket sale announcement should be the standard.

⚠️ KPL Grand Final Ticket Purchase Pitfall Warnings

• Don't buy "internal tickets" : Be especially cautious when you see terms like "internal tickets," "no real-name required," "low-price guaranteed tickets," or "official staff tickets."

• Don't trust scalpers' "seats locked" claims in advance: Before official ticket sales begin, so-called "VIP already locked," "internal channels," or "advance ticket acquisition" should not be considered reliable purchase bases.

• Prioritize official real-name ticket purchases: Major KPL offline events typically involve real-name viewing. After purchase, carefully verify name, ID information, entry rules, e-tickets, and check-in times.

🚫 One-Line Summary: Refuse scalpers, internal tickets, and locked-seat presales! Major KPL events all require real-name entry. So-called "staff internal tickets" and "no real-name low-price tickets" are all scams — beware of fraud!

🏟️ Venues + Transportation | Step-by-Step Guide

① Guangzhou Stop | Guangzhou Gymnasium (Seeding Stage & Play-In)

• 📍 Address: No. 783 Baiyun Avenue South, Baiyun District, Guangzhou (Seeding Stage in Hall 2)

• 🚇 Metro: Line 2, Baiyun Culture Square Station — walkable from exit .

② Changsha Knockouts | Changsha Colorful Box

Mango Studio Base, a veteran Changsha esports venue. Convenient metro access, complete surrounding dining.

③ Chengdu Grand Final | Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium (Phoenix Mountain Sports Park)

The 2026 KPL Annual Finals ultimately lands at: Chengdu Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium . This sports center is also commonly known as: Phoenix Mountain Sports Park, Phoenix Mountain Sports Center, Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center.

So first-time attendees must note: ⚠️ Don't just search for "Phoenix Mountain" — navigate directly using the specific venue name on your ticket and official announcements. Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center is a large comprehensive sports facility with multiple venues. During on-site events, make sure you're going to the Comprehensive Gymnasium, not another venue.

• 📍 Full Address: No. 4228, Section 1, Beixing Avenue, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province

• Navigation Keyword: Directly search "Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium" — don't just search Phoenix Mountain.

If you're coming from out of town, it's recommended to walk the hotel → venue route the day before the match so match day is much easier.

🚇 Watching KPL in Chengdu: How to Get to Phoenix Mountain?

If it's your first time watching a major esports event in Chengdu, public transportation is usually less stressful than temporary self-driving — especially since large crowds leave simultaneously after the Grand Final.

🚇 Metro: Focus on Chengdu Metro Line 5
The Phoenix Mountain area is accessible via the Chengdu metro network. When heading to the venue, focus on: Dujiawan Station and Jiudaoyan Station. Which station to exit from depends on the day's official open entrances, audience flow lines, and temporary traffic organization. So on match day, don't just look at regular map routes — also check Chengdu Metro and official event passenger flow notices.

🚄 From Chengdu East Railway Station to the KPL Grand Final
If you arrive at Chengdu East by high-speed rail, you can transfer via Chengdu Metro toward the venue. It's recommended to allow at least 1–1.5 hours as buffer from station to venue, security check, ticket collection, and entry. On popular match days, leave even earlier.

✈️ From Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to the Venue
If you arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, you can use the Chengdu metro network to transfer toward Phoenix Mountain. Don't plan based on the usual "about an hour to get there" expectation. On match day, also consider airport-to-metro, transfers, venue security, and entry queues. (Shuangliu Airport is much closer to the venue than Tianfu Airport — prioritize it.)

✈️ From Tianfu International Airport to the Venue
If you arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, also use airport rail + Chengdu Metro transfers. Due to the longer distance and travel time approaching 1.5–2 hours, strongly not recommended to land at Tianfu Airport on Grand Final day — extremely high risk. If it's Grand Final day, the safer approach is to arrive in Chengdu the day before.

🚕 What to Note When Taking a Taxi to the Venue?
Taxis are fine, but don't just plan "hotel → venue" — also plan "venue → hotel," especially after the Grand Final. During evening dispersal: taxi demand concentrates, roads may congest, ride-hailing pickup points may change, and some roads may have temporary controls. So confirm the official dispersal transportation plan before the match ends.

🚗 Can I Drive to Watch KPL?
Yes, but it's not recommended to make "drive to the venue entrance" your only plan. During major esports event dispersal, surrounding roads may see significant traffic. If you must drive: confirm official parking, whether reservation is needed, parking entrances, post-dispersal exits, and temporary traffic controls in advance. If no clear parking plan is officially announced, prioritize metro / public transportation.

🏨 Where to Stay in Chengdu for the KPL Grand Final?

If you're coming from out of town specifically for KPL, I suggest not choosing a hotel based solely on "what's hottest in Chengdu." More practically, choose based on "venue distance + your travel plans."

🏨 Option 1: Jinniu District / Near Phoenix Mountain
Suitable for "I'm here specifically for KPL!": Convenient to the venue, no need to cross all of Chengdu on match day, relatively easy return to hotel after dispersal. Downside: If you mainly want to visit Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li, it's a bit far.

🏨 Option 2: Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li
Suitable for "I want to watch KPL AND explore Chengdu": Convenient dining, convenient shopping, rich nightlife, concentrated classic Chengdu city experience. Downside: Need to allow more time to get to the venue on Grand Final day.

🏨 Option 3: Stay downtown for the first few days, switch hotels the night before the Grand Final
This option is actually great for fans traveling between host cities: Stay near Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li / Tianfu Square for the first few days, then switch to Jinniu District / Phoenix Mountain area the night before the Grand Final. This balances Chengdu tourism + KPL on-site viewing.

🎒 On-Site Viewing Checklist | What to Bring, What's Prohibited

✅ Allowed: Phone, power bank, small support items, paper merchandise, etc.
❌ Generally Prohibited: Bottled water / drinks, homemade food, selfie sticks, tripods, professional DSLR cameras, laser pointers, etc. (Specific rules subject to venue security requirements.)

Concessions are available inside but are pricey — eat before entering. The AC is cold on match days, and November Chengdu temperatures are low — bring a light jacket.

🍜 How Should KPL Fans Plan Their Chengdu Viewing Trip?

If you're planning a dedicated trip to Chengdu for the Grand Final, consider:

Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu, hotel check-in → Chunxi Road → Taikoo Li → IFS → Chengdu food. Rest early.

Day 2: Chengdu city tour — Wuhou Shrine, Jinli, Kuanzhai Alley, People's Park; or Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Eastern Suburb Memory.

Day 3: KPL Grand Final day. Keep the morning light (Panda Base / city sights); afternoon return to hotel to rest, charge, prepare support items, then head to Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium early; evening watch the KPL 10th Anniversary Annual Finals.

Day 4: Return / continue Chengdu travel — Du Fu Thatched Cottage, People's Park, Eastern Suburb Memory, Chengdu food; if you have an evening flight, you can fit in another half-day.

🎂 KPL 10th Anniversary: What Else Is in Chengdu?

2026 KPL Annual Finals isn't just matches. This year is also the KPL 10th anniversary, and official 10th anniversary events are planned .

The Guangzhou stage already includes: 10th Anniversary Monument, 10th Anniversary Birthday Celebration, Jersey Wall, History Wall, Support Carts, Team Group Portraits and other offline themed activities. In Chengdu, besides the November 14 Annual Finals, there's also the November 15 Peak Night.

So if you're flying to Chengdu from out of town for KPL: Watch the Grand Final on Nov 14 + join 10th anniversary events on Nov 15 — a very suitable itinerary for veteran KPL fans.
However, specific Nov 15 event content, location, and participation methods should still await official final announcements.

🏆 2026 KPL Annual Finals: All Key Data in One Table

❓ 2026 KPL Annual Finals FAQ

Q: When does the 2026 KPL Annual Finals start?
A: October 2, 2026 — Seeding Stage begins first.

Q: When does the 2026 KPL Annual Finals end?
A: Grand Final: November 14, 2026.

Q: Where is the KPL Annual Finals Grand Final held?
A: Chengdu Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium.

Q: How many teams are in the 2026 KPL Annual Finals?
A: 12. Master Group 6 teams, Elite Group 6 teams.

Q: Which teams advance directly to the Knockouts?
A: After the Seeding Stage, Master Group ranks 1–4 + Elite Group rank 1 — 5 teams advance directly to the Knockouts.

Q: Which teams participate in the Play-In?
A: Master Group ranks 5–6 + Elite Group ranks 2–5 — 6 teams.

Q: Where does Elite Group rank 6 go?
A: Direct elimination. This is a very easily overlooked point in this year's Annual Finals format.

Q: How many teams advance from the Play-In?
A: 6 teams play 3 BO7 single-elimination matches; ultimately 3 teams advance to the Knockouts.

Q: What is the Play-In format?
A: BO7 + Global Ban/Pick + Blind Pick Game 7 + single elimination. High-seed teams take turns choosing opponents.

Q: What is the Knockout format?
A: 8 teams: BO7 + Global Ban/Pick + Blind Pick Game 7 + double elimination; Master Group ranks 1 and 2 have seed protection and won't meet in the first round.

Q: What do Master Group and Elite Group mean?
A: Divided by Annual Finals qualifying points: Ranks 1–6 → Master Group, Ranks 7–12 → Elite Group. They are seeding tiers in the Annual Finals, not simply strength tiers.

Q: What is the 2026 KPL Annual Finals prize pool?
A: Officially announced 70 million RMB total prize pool (~$9.8M USD) .

Q: Who won the 2026 KPL Summer Split?
A: Guangzhou TTG. TTG defeated Chongqing Wolves 4:3 in the Sept 12 Summer Split final to win the Summer Split championship.

Q: If a loan player wins the championship with their team, can they get FMVP?
A: Yes. Loan players have full eligibility for this year's Annual Finals honors and prize money, including the right to compete for FMVP.

Q: Where to watch the KPL Annual Finals live?
A: Prioritize KPL official esports channels, Honor of Kings in-game esports entry, Wangzhe Camp, KPL Official Weibo, Huya KPL official live room. Specific livestream platform arrangements are subject to official match-day announcements.

Q: The Seeding Stage has three matches daily — can I switch live rooms to watch a single match anytime?
A: Yes. Each match streams independently; after one ends it automatically switches to the next, or you can manually select session replays.

Q: What's the difference between secondary commentary and the official original?
A: Original commentary leans toward professional esports analysis; secondary streamers are more entertainment-focused, often discussing player stories and doing comedic reviews — suitable for casual viewing.

Q: Will the Peak Night (Nov 15) be livestreamed?
A: Yes! The 10th anniversary celebration and ten-year figure awards will be fully livestreamed on all official channels.

Q: Is there a livestream delay?
A: All online livestreams have a few dozen seconds to 1-minute delay. To stay in sync with real-time action, minimize scrolling Weibo / short videos to avoid spoilers!

Q: Are there KPL Annual Finals replays?
A: Yes. Follow the KPL official esports topic, Wangzhe Camp, Honor of Kings esports section, official partner livestream platforms, and KPL official video channels.

Q: How much are Chengdu Grand Final tickets?
A: As of September 28, 2026, official Chengdu Grand Final ticket prices are not yet confirmed. Don't directly apply Guangzhou prices — wait for KPL's official Chengdu Grand Final ticketing announcement.

Q: Where is the Chengdu Grand Final venue?
A: Chengdu Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium. Public venue information shows the address as: No. 4228, Section 1, Beixing Avenue, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

Q: Where to stay in Chengdu for the KPL Grand Final?
A: If the main purpose is watching matches, Jinniu District / near Phoenix Mountain is more convenient; if you also want to explore Chengdu, Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li / Tianfu Square are better as tourism accommodation areas. You can also stay downtown for the first few days → switch near the venue the night before the Grand Final.

Q: Do the offline 10th anniversary exhibitions require separate tickets?
A: Entry rules for Guangzhou and Chengdu exhibitions are subject to official follow-up announcements. They may be bundled with event tickets or have independent reservation channels.

Q: Can I refund the Multi-Use Pass?
A: Unused (filling in the list only does not count as used) — full refund anytime; partially redeemed sessions cannot be refunded.

🔗 Official Information & Practical Links

Bookmark these pages:

🎮 KPL Official Esports Information
KPL Official Esports Topic Page: https://kpl.qq.com/#/Schedule
Prioritize following the KPL Honor of Kings Professional League Official Weibo, Honor of Kings Client, and Wangzhe Camp official esports entries.

📺 KPL Livestream
Huya KPL Official Live Room: 660002. If the livestream entry changes on match day, refer to KPL official esports announcements.

🎟️ KPL Ticketing
After Chengdu Grand Final official ticket sales begin, prioritize entering the designated ticketing platform from KPL official announcements. Don't buy through unfamiliar social accounts, scalpers, or so-called "internal channels." For ticketing, trust Maoyan, Tongcheng, Wangzhe Camp official channels.

🏟️ Chengdu Venue
When navigating, directly search "Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium" — don't just search "Phoenix Mountain" to avoid entering other venues within the sports center.

✅ KPL Official Schedule Page: https://kpl.qq.com/#/Schedule
✅ KPL Official Video Replay Page: https://kpl.qq.com/#/Videos
✅ Huya Official Live Room: https://www.huya.com/660002

Disclaimer: All schedules, rules, player rosters, and offline event information in this article are based on KPL public official content as of 2026.9.28. For subsequent schedule adjustments, ticketing updates, or event changes, please refer to KPL official follow-up announcements.

🎮 Final Words: 2026 KPL Annual Finals — See You in Chengdu

If a regular KPL season is about watching who wins a single match, then the Annual Finals is more like a year-long final exam.

12 teams battle their way out of the year-long event system: first fighting in Guangzhou at the Seeding Stage; then 6 teams enter the Play-In → 3 advance, plus 5 direct-advance teams, forming the final Top 8; then heading to Changsha for BO7 double elimination, until only 2 teams remain to come to Chengdu.

And the endpoint is:
🏆 November 14, 2026
📍 Chengdu Wuliangye Cultural & Sports Center Comprehensive Gymnasium
🎂 KPL 10th Anniversary Annual Finals

From 2016 to 2026, ten years of KPL, finally reaching its tenth year. For veteran players, this is a chance to relive ten years of esports memories; for new players, this is also a great time to get to know the KPL and understand the professional Honor of Kings esports system.

If you're planning to follow matches online, bookmark the official esports entries in advance; if you're planning to attend in person, follow Chengdu tickets, seat maps, transportation, and entry rules early; if you're a veteran KPL player — then mark November 14 · Chengdu directly in your calendar.

October 2 Guangzhou kicks off, November 14 Chengdu decides the Annual Champion. The final chapter of the KPL's 10th anniversary awaits the last two teams in the canyon to write it. 🎮