Honor of Kings Esports Viewing Guide
Honor of Kings is a mobile MOBA developed by Tencent TiMi Studios. Its global monthly active players once exceeded 150 million, making it a double champion in global downloads and revenue for mobile games. But it's not just a 'mobile game'—tickets for the KPL professional league sell out in seconds, and the Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) brings teams from Southeast Asia and Saudi Arabia to challenge the dominance of Chinese giants. This is a truly globalized esports event.
Honor of Kings Event System
Honor of Kings maintains a complete esports ecosystem, providing non-stop competitive action year-round from domestic league splits to international championships.
Major Events
| Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KPL Spring Split | Jan–Apr | Regular season split |
| KPL Summer Split | May–Aug | Regular season split |
| KPL Annual Finals / Fall | Sep–Nov | Split play + postseason finals |
| KIC World Champion Cup | Nov–Dec | Premier annual international tournament |
| Saudi EWC KOH Tournament | TBD | Esports World Cup Honor of Kings event |
KPL Season Structure
| Split | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Split | Jan–Apr | Regular Season + Playoffs |
| Summer Split | May–Aug | Regular Season + Playoffs |
| Annual Finals / Fall | Sep–Nov | Regular Season + Playoffs + Grand Finals |
Prominent KPL Teams
The KPL gathers top domestic esports organizations; here are several leading franchises.
| Team | Home Base | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Wuhan eStarPro | Wuhan | Multi-time KPL Champions |
| Guangzhou TTG | Guangzhou | KPL Powerhouse |
| Chengdu AG Super Play | Chengdu | Historic KPL franchise |
| Chongqing Wolves | Chongqing | Multi-time KPL Champions |
| Foshan GK | Foshan | KPL Powerhouse |
Global Live Platforms
The KPL league is available to stream completely free across all major platforms in Mainland China.
KPL Ticketing Guide
Offline LAN tickets for KPL games can be bought on the platforms below; online live streams remain universally free.
| Platform | Notes |
|---|---|
| Damai | Official Chinese ticketing platform |
| ShowStart | Official ticketing platform |