The competitive circuit of Honor of Kings in the Philippines in 2026 finally kicks off with PKL Spring 2026. Featuring a hefty $60,000 prize pool and a coveted slot at the upcoming Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 in Riyadh later this year.
This year’s pioneering edition is expanding to 10 teams for the first time and features Bo5s and Bo7s across the whole tournament. This forces teams to adjust and possess a wider hero pool to give extra gravity to the ever exciting Ultimate Battle series decider in Game 7s.
PKL Spring 2025 Champions BOOM Esports and PKL Fall 2026 Champions Blacklist International are still favorites to win it anew this year. Last season’s Elevate has shifted to a Brazilian squad while A.C.T. Esports Club went through a full disband.
Many eyes will be on Honor of Kings Open Series winners, Finesse, archives, Rough World Era, and Team Nemesis formerly Mirmoooo Esports. With the leading theme of grassroots on the rise for the newcomers, it will definitely be an interesting affair to see if the new blood can keep up with the veterans of the Honor of Kings competitive scene.
The regular season of the tournament will be held in an undisclosed location and the playoffs will likely be open to the public with a yet to be announced venue. Action starts February 20 and will continue until March 29 with streams available on Facebook and YouTube.