Philippine Kings League

The Honor of Kings Philippine Kings League marks the beginning of a new era in esports competition, setting the stage for exhilarating matchups among top professional teams. Initiating on April 11, 2025, this league is part of a broader competitive landscape that includes seven Regional Leagues such as the Indonesia Kings Laga and the Wildcard Kings Series.

As teams vie for supremacy in their respective regions, the most successful 18 squads will earn their place in the Honor of Kings World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event offers a groundbreaking opportunity for these teams to face the champion of China’s KPL Spring Season, the pinnacle event in the Honor of Kings esports calendar.

Teams Participating in the Philippine Kings Competition

Several distinguished esports organizations from Southeast Asia are taking part in the first season of the league. These teams include Blacklist International, Boom Esports, Team Eureka, Team Flash PH, TNT Tropang Alab, Elevate, Rough World Era, and Act Esports.

Philippine Kings League Match Timetable

The Philippine Kings League kicks off on April 11, 2025, and runs until June 8, 2025. The tournament features a prize pool of USD $45,000 and includes several exciting rounds.

Competition Layout:

Group Stage: Held from April 11 to May 25, teams face off in best-of-three matches using the global banpick method.
Playoffs: Commencing on June 6 and concluding on June 8, this stage includes best-of-five matches for teams that qualify from the group stage.

Entry to Playoffs:

The top six from the group phase progress, while the bottom two face elimination.
The leading two teams advance to the upper bracket semifinals, while the subsequent fourth rankers enter a single elimination play-in.
From semifinals, matches employ a double elimination format, culminating in a best-of-seven grand final showdown.

Qualification for World Cup:

The best three teams from the playoffs will earn a spot in the prestigious Honor of Kings World Cup.

Locations to View the Philippine Kings League

The Philippine Kings League can be watched online through several channels. Fans can tune in on the HoK Philippines Esports page on Facebook or the Honor of Kings Philippines YouTube channel for live broadcasts.