Level Infinite has unveiled significant changes to the competitive landscape of Honor of Kings for the 2026 season. The upcoming adjustments aim to elevate the game’s global esports scene, ensuring a more competitive and inclusive environment for players worldwide.
Introducing the Honor of Kings Major League
A pivotal development is the creation of the Honor of Kings Major League (KML), which merges three existing leagues: the WKS, KMW, and KME. This new cross-regional league is set to consolidate the competitive structure, enhancing the game’s international presence. The newly structured KML will be accompanied by four national leagues for Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, and Brazil in 2026. Additionally, esports teams from Macau and Hong Kong will make a return to the Chinese Mainland esports ecosystem, marking a strategic step in expanding the game’s reach.
Roster Rules for 2026
Level Infinite has also revamped its roster regulations for the upcoming season. Teams are now required to have a minimum of five and a maximum of seven players, with the allowance of registering one non-resident player from the home division. Moreover, each team must consist of at least two players from the representative country and four players from the regional division. Restrictions will apply to players from the Greater China division, classifying them as import players in all other divisions without exception.
These comprehensive updates are part of Honor of Kings’ broader efforts to cultivate a robust global esports ecosystem, transitioning from seven leagues to five while maintaining a strong domestic presence through its Chinese-based King Pro League (KPL).