Honor of Kings is set to make its Esports Nations Cup debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing one of the world\u2019s most popular mobile MOBAs into a nation-based competitive format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twenty-four national lineups will compete in 5v5 play on mobile for a share of a $1,320,000 prize pool, with national pride on the line across a week of elite competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fans can expect high-level matches defined by coordinated team fights and disciplined macro play. With fast rotations, explosive engagements, and momentum-shifting decisions, Honor of Kings rewards preparation and cohesion at every stage of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Esports Nations Cup introduces a new layer of prestige to Honor of Kings competition. Teams will represent their nations rather than clubs, raising the stakes for every in-game decision. As established powers meet rising challengers, the Esports Nations Cup sets the stage for new rivalries to take shape on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Esports Nations Cup runs from November 2nd through November 29th, 2026, with Honor of Kings taking center stage during the fourth and final week of competition, from the 24th to 29th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tournament opens with 24 teams divided into four groups of six, competing in a round-robin format, with the top four teams from each group advancing to the playoffs. The playoff stage features a 16-team single-elimination bracket, where every series determines who moves on toward the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 24 total teams, 12 will qualify through direct invites, nine through regional qualifiers, and three through wildcard entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct invitations are determined by the ENC National Team Ranking for Honor of Kings, which awards points based on performance in official events and aggregates the results of the top five players on each national roster. The cut-off date for the Honor of Kings National Team Ranking is June 7th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regional qualifiers for Honor of Kings will take place from July 3rd to July 5th, using a double-elimination format. Qualifier slots are distributed across nine regions: North America + North Latin America, South Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe + Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southeast Asia + Oceania, East Asia, and South Asia, with one team advancing from each region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honor of Kings boasts one of the deepest competitive ecosystems in mobile esports, with several regions consistently setting the pace at the top level. China is one to watch, as the sleeping giant features multiple elite teams set to battle for the chance to represent their nation on the international stage. Long-established powerhouses enter the Esports Nations Cup as early benchmarks, while emerging regions arrive with the opportunity to redefine the competitive hierarchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honor of Kings delivered one of the most memorable moments at the Esports World Cup 2025, when AG.AL, a team made up of top Chinese competitors, completed a seven-game comeback victory over TT Global in the Grand Final, showcasing the title\u2019s depth and competitive intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With only one national lineup representing each region, the margin for error is slim and every series carries added significance. The Esports Nations Cup offers a true measuring stick for global strength, where preparation, adaptability, and execution will determine which nations rise and which ignite new rivalries in the opening chapter of ENC history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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