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Betting on the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 is now moving into outright winner markets, with early prices available on the teams expected to contend in Paris. The Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor event at the Esports World Cup runs from July 30 to August 8, with 20 teams competing for a US$3,000,000 prize pool.
AG Super Play are listed as the early betting favourites, with Kuaishou Gaming close behind. Buriram United Esports, Team Flash, Aurora Gaming and Virtus.pro make up the next line of challengers, while the expanded cross-title format gives Arena of Valor teams a rare chance to test themselves against Honor of Kings opposition on the EWC stage.
Our Honor of Kings World Cup betting guide has been updated with confirmed 2026 tournament dates, winner odds, participating teams, qualification routes, format, Play-In matchups, prize money, previous winners and how to watch the action live.
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What is the Honor of Kings World Cup?
Honor of Kings is a 5v5 mobile MOBA built around lane control, jungle pressure, hero abilities, team fights and objective play. Teams win by destroying enemy towers, taking control of the map and eventually breaking the opposing base.
The Honor of Kings World Cup is the game’s major international tournament at the wider Esports World Cup festival in Paris. The 2026 edition is especially notable because it brings together Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor teams through a cross-title competitive structure, giving the event wider regional representation than previous editions.
The 2026 tournament is played on a dedicated Season 15 tournament patch, with heroes drawn from both the Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor pools. That makes drafting, Global Ban/Pick planning and team-fight execution even more important for bettors looking at outright and match markets.
- Event: Honor of Kings World Cup 2026
- Game: Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor
- Host event: Esports World Cup 2026
- Location: Paris, France
- Dates: July 30-August 8, 2026
- Teams: 20
- Confirmed teams: 20/20 slots claimed
- Prize pool: US$3,000,000
- Final MVP reward: US$25,000
- Early favourite: AG Super Play
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How to bet on the Honor of Kings World Cup
Betting on the Honor of Kings World Cup is straightforward once markets are live. After choosing a sportsbook that suits your location, payment options and betting style, you can create an account, make a deposit and look for Honor of Kings markets in the esports section.
The most common Honor of Kings betting markets are likely to include outright winner, match winner, map handicap, total maps, correct score and live betting. Some bookmakers may also offer props around first map winner, series score or team-specific performance once the bracket and daily schedule are confirmed.
Because Honor of Kings is a MOBA, bettors should look beyond brand names. Draft strength, lane matchups, jungle control, objective setup, team-fight execution and late-game shot-calling can all change the value of a price.
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Top Honor of Kings World Cup betting sites & apps
The top Honor of Kings World Cup betting sites will depend on where you are located. Regulated markets such as the UK, Australia and parts of Europe usually have local sportsbook options, while other regions may have a different mix of domestic and international esports betting sites.
The best Honor of Kings betting sites should offer more than a basic match-winner market. For a tournament of this size, look for outright winner odds, map handicaps, correct score, total maps, live betting and clear settlement rules for best-of-three and best-of-seven series.
Most leading esports betting sites also offer mobile access through responsive websites or dedicated esports betting apps. Mobile betting can be useful during the Honor of Kings World Cup because prices may move quickly after draft results, early-game snowballs and playoff bracket updates.
Honor of Kings World Cup betting sites can support several bookie payment methods, including cards, e-wallets, bank transfer, local payment options and selected cryptocurrencies, depending on the bookmaker and your region.
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Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 winner odds
Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 winner odds are now available, with AG Super Play and Kuaishou Gaming leading the outright market.
AG Super Play are the early favourites at +100, ahead of Kuaishou Gaming at +140. Buriram United Esports and Team Flash have shortened into the next line of contenders, while Aurora Gaming and Virtus.pro remain firmly in the chasing pack.
| Team | Winner Odds |
|---|---|
| AG Super Play | +100 |
| Kuaishou Gaming | +140 |
| Buriram United Esports | +800 |
| Team Flash | +1000 |
| Aurora Gaming | +1300 |
| Virtus.pro | +1500 |
| Bigetron By Vitality | +2000 |
| Team Nemesis | +2500 |
| OG Esports | +2500 |
| BOOM Esports | +3300 |
| Geekay Esports | +4000 |
| MIBR.LOS | +5000 |
| Titan Esports Club | +6600 |
| Blacklist International | +8000 |
| Deep Cross Gaming | +10000 |
| Influence Rage | +10000 |
| Revenant Esports | +15000 |
| NongShim RedForce | +15000 |
| ROC Esports | +20000 |
| S8UL Esports | +25000 |
For early futures, bettors should still wait for the draw, daily schedule and final roster information before committing heavily. Mobile MOBA prices can move quickly once patch reads, opening matchups and confirmed lineups become clear.
Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 teams
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 field is now complete, with 20 teams confirmed. Twelve teams start directly in the Group Stage, while eight teams begin in the Play-In Stage. The Play-In opening matches include Buriram United Esports vs Team Flash, S8UL Esports vs Influence Rage, NongShim RedForce vs OG Esports and Deep Cross Gaming vs Blacklist International.
Top of the Market
AG Super Play
- Winner odds: +100
- Official route: EWC title defender / AG.AL
- Market position: Favourite
Kuaishou Gaming
- Winner odds: +140
- Qualified from: King Pro League Spring 2026
- Market position: Second favourite
Buriram United Esports
- Winner odds: +800
- Opening match: vs Team Flash
- Market position: Main contender
Team Flash
- Winner odds: +1000
- Opening match: vs Buriram United Esports
- Market position: Main contender
Aurora Gaming
- Winner odds: +1300
- Qualified from: Malaysia Kings League
- Market position: Main contender
Virtus.pro
- Winner odds: +1500
- Qualified from: Honor of Kings Major League
- Market position: Main contender
Contenders
Bigetron By Vitality
- Winner odds: +2000
- Official listing: Team Vitality / Indonesia Kings Laga
- Market position: Contender
Team Nemesis
- Winner odds: +2500
- Qualified from: Indonesia Kings Laga
- Market position: Contender
OG Esports
- Winner odds: +2500
- Opening match: vs NongShim RedForce
- Market position: Contender
BOOM Esports
- Winner odds: +3300
- Qualified from: Philippine Kings League
- Market position: Contender
Geekay Esports
- Winner odds: +4000
- Qualified from: Malaysia Kings League
- Market position: Contender
MIBR.LOS
- Winner odds: +5000
- Qualified from: Honor of Kings Brazil Championship
- Market position: Contender
Titan Esports Club
- Winner odds: +6600
- Qualified from: Philippine Kings League
- Market position: Outsider
Blacklist International
- Winner odds: +8000
- Opening match: vs Deep Cross Gaming
- Market position: Outsider
Deep Cross Gaming
- Winner odds: +10000
- Opening match: vs Blacklist International
- Market position: Outsider
Longshots
Influence Rage
- Winner odds: +10000
- Opening match: vs S8UL Esports
- Market position: Longshot
Revenant Esports
- Winner odds: +15000
- Qualified from: India qualifier
- Market position: Longshot
NongShim RedForce
- Winner odds: +15000
- Opening match: vs OG Esports
- Market position: Longshot
ROC Esports
- Winner odds: +20000
- Qualified from: Malaysia Kings League
- Market position: Longshot
S8UL Esports
- Winner odds: +25000
- Opening match: vs Influence Rage
- Market position: Longshot
Honor of Kings World Cup format
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 uses three main stages: Play-In Stage, Group Stage and Playoffs. The tournament runs from July 30 to August 8, with 12 teams starting directly in the Group Stage and eight teams starting in the Play-In Stage.
Play-In Stage
- The Play-In Stage runs from July 30-31
- Eight teams start in the Play-In Stage
- Teams are split into two double-elimination groups of four
- Matches are best-of-three
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Group Stage
- Opening matches include Buriram United Esports vs Team Flash and S8UL Esports vs Influence Rage
- Group B opening matches include NongShim RedForce vs OG Esports and Deep Cross Gaming vs Blacklist International
Group Stage
- The Group Stage runs from August 1-4
- 16 teams compete in the Group Stage
- Teams are split into four double-elimination groups of four
- Matches are best-of-three
- Global Ban/Pick is used
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Playoffs
Playoffs
- The Playoffs run from August 5-8
- Eight teams advance to the playoff bracket
- The Playoffs use a single-elimination bracket
- Quarterfinals, semifinals and the Grand Final are best-of-seven
- The third-place match is best-of-five
- Global Ban/Pick and Ultimate Battle are used in the final stage
- The Grand Final is scheduled for August 8
Honor of Kings World Cup qualification
The Honor of Kings Road to EWC 2026 includes qualification from multiple regional leagues and circuits. The 20-team field is built around one title-defender slot, 12 direct Group Stage places and eight Play-In places.
This wider qualification structure is important for bettors because the 2026 tournament pulls teams from different competitive ecosystems. Regional dominance, patch adaptation, cross-title hero-pool preparation and best-of-three discipline should all matter before the playoff bracket is set.
- EWC title defender: 1 Group Stage slot
- King Pro League Spring 2026: 1 Group Stage slot
- Indonesia Kings Laga Spring 2026: 2 Group Stage slots and 1 Play-In slot
- Philippine Kings League Spring 2026: 2 Group Stage slots and 1 Play-In slot
- MY Honor of Kings League Spring 2026: 3 Group Stage slots
- Honor of Kings Brazil Championship: 1 Group Stage slot and 1 Play-In slot
- Honor of Kings Major League Spring 2026: 1 Group Stage slot and 1 Play-In slot
- King’s Arise India qualifier: 1 Group Stage slot and 1 Play-In slot
- RoV Pro League 2026 Summer: 1 Play-In slot
- Arena of Glory Spring 2026: 1 Play-In slot
- Garena Challenger Series Spring 2026: 1 Play-In slot
Honor of Kings World Cup prize pool distribution
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 has a confirmed US$3,000,000 team prize pool, plus a separate US$25,000 Final MVP award. The champion earns US$600,000, while the runner-up takes US$360,000.
| Position | Prize Money (USD) | Club Championship Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $600,000 | TBC |
| 2nd | $360,000 | TBC |
| 3rd | $280,000 | TBC |
| 4th | $200,000 | TBC |
| 5th-8th | $150,000 | TBC |
| 9th-12th | $110,000 | TBC |
| 13th-16th | $80,000 | TBC |
| 17th-18th | $60,000 | – |
| 19th-20th | $40,000 | – |
| Final MVP | $25,000 | – |
| Total team prize pool | US$3,000,000 | TBC |
The 2025 Honor of Kings World Cup also carried a US$3,000,000 prize pool, with AG.AL winning the title after defeating TT Global in the grand final.
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Previous Honor of Kings World Cup winners
Honor of Kings made its Esports World Cup debut in 2024, when KPL Dream Team won the Riyadh title. AG.AL then claimed the 2025 Honor of Kings World Cup after beating TT Global in a dramatic grand final.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KPL Dream Team | LGD Gaming MY |
| 2025 | AG.AL | TT Global |
| 2026 | TBC | TBC |
How to watch the Honor of Kings World Cup
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 broadcast details will be confirmed through official Esports World Cup and Honor of Kings channels. Highlights and VODs should also be available after each day of play.
Live viewing can be useful for Honor of Kings betting, especially if sportsbooks offer in-play markets. Bettors should remember that streams can run on a delay, so live odds may move before a viewer sees a key team fight, objective steal, draft result or base push.
Honor of Kings World Cup FAQ
Yes. Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor are part of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, France, under the Honor of Kings World Cup banner.
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 runs from July 30 to August 8 in Paris, France.
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 features 20 competing teams.
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 has a US$3,000,000 team prize pool, plus a US$25,000 Final MVP award.
Yes. Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 winner odds are now available, with AG Super Play at +100 and Kuaishou Gaming at +140 leading the early market.
AG Super Play and Kuaishou Gaming are the early favourites. Buriram United Esports, Team Flash, Aurora Gaming and Virtus.pro are next in the outright betting.
AG.AL won the 2025 Honor of Kings World Cup, defeating TT Global in the grand final.
The 2026 tournament uses a Play-In Stage, Group Stage and Playoffs. The Play-In and Group Stage use double-elimination groups, while the Playoffs use a single-elimination bracket.
The main Honor of Kings betting markets are likely to include outright winner, match winner, map handicap, total maps, correct score and live betting.
Honor of Kings betting usually focuses on series results, map winners, map handicaps and correct scores. Bettors should consider draft strength, objective control, lane matchups, jungle pressure and team-fight execution before placing bets.
The Honor of Kings World Cup is expected to be shown through official Esports World Cup and Honor of Kings broadcast channels, with live streams, highlights and VODs usually available online.
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