Honor of Kings KWC at EWC26

Honor of Kings KWC 2026 Returns to EWC with a $3 Million Prize Pool

Kazi Mohasin

Published - Jul 07, 2026, 12:59 PM

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Summary

Honor of Kings KWC at EWC26 is set to bring together the world's best teams for another blockbuster international showdown.
From the opening Play-Ins to the championship match, here's everything fans should know before the tournament begins.
Check out the full schedule, qualified teams, and official streaming platforms for KWC at EWC26.

Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC) is back in action at the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC26). KWC 2026 pits the best Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor teams in Paris for the ultimate crown, with a total prize money of $3 million up for grabs.

Honor of Kings KWC at EWC26 Schedule and Format

The Honor of Kings EWC 2026 tournament starts with the Play-In stage on July 30-31, during which eight teams will play against each other in a GSL BO3 (Best of 3) system for the last Group Stage spots, with the Group Stage Draw following on July 31.

Honor of Kings KWC at EWC26 (Image via Level Infinite) — Honor of Kings KWC at EWC26 Schedule (Image via Level Infinite)

Here's the detailed Honor of Kings KWC at EWC26 Schedule:

July 30-31: Play-In Stage (BO3).
August 1-4: Group Stage (BO3).
August 5-6: Quarterfinals (BO7).
August 7: Semifinals (BO7).
August 8: Third Place Match (BO5), Showmatch & Grand Final (BO7).

The Group Stage involves 16 teams split into four groups, where only two teams advance to the next stage from each group. If there is a need for the seventh match in the Grand Final stage, it will take place under the Ultimate Battle rules. Meanwhile, if you are an HoK regular, check out our guide on how to get the Honor of Kings Cosmic Cravings Alessio for free!

Participating Teams at Honor of Kings KWC 2026

A total of 20 teams have qualified to participate in the Honor of Kings World Cup at EWC26 from China, Southeast Asia, the Americas, Europe, MENA, and South Asia, with some of the top teams playing Arena of Valor. Here's the full list of qualified teams:

Honor of Kings KWC 2026 Participating Teams (Image via Level Infinite)

AG.AL
Kuaishou Gaming
Buriram United
Team Flash
Deep Cross Gaming
Team Vitality
Team Nemesis
OG Esports
Aurora Gaming
Geekay Esports
ROC Esports
BOOM Esports
Titan Esports
Blacklist International
MIBR.LOS
Influence Rage
Virtus.pro
NS RedForce
S8UL Esports
Revenant XSpark

Where to Watch the Honor of Kings KWC at EWC26

All matches can be viewed live on the official Honor of Kings Esports and Esports World Cup channels via YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. The broadcast will include commentary in multiple languages with proper replays and player interviews. Follow us at our Sportsdunia Esports page to keep track of all the upcoming matches at the Honor of Kings KWC at EWC26!