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Betting on the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 will open in the lead-up to the tournament, with top esports betting sites expected to offer markets on outright winner, match winner, map handicap, correct score and live betting. The Honor of Kings event at the Esports World Cup will take place during the wider Esports World Cup 2026 festival in Paris, France, from July 6 to August 23, with exact tournament dates TBC.
The 2026 Honor of Kings World Cup will feature 20 teams and a US$3,000,000 prize pool. AG.AL return as the defending champions after winning the 2025 Honor of Kings World Cup, while the 2026 field brings together teams from Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor pathways in one of the biggest mobile MOBA events of the year.
Our Honor of Kings World Cup betting guide covers the latest 2026 tournament details, likely odds, participating teams, qualification routes, format, prize pool, 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.
For bettors, Honor of Kings is one of the stronger mobile esports betting products because the match structure is closer to League of Legends or Mobile Legends than a battle royale title. Markets are likely to focus on series winner, map handicap, correct score, total maps and live betting once the tournament begins.
- Event: Honor of Kings World Cup 2026
- Game: Honor of Kings
- Host event: Esports World Cup 2026
- Location: Paris, France
- Dates: TBC
- Teams: 20
- Prize pool: US$3,000,000
- Defending champion: AG.AL
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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 odds
Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 odds are not available yet. ESB will update this page when bookmakers release outright and match markets.
When odds open, AG.AL should be one of the main teams to watch as defending champion. However, the 2026 tournament has a wider cross-title field, so prices should also be shaped by Arena of Valor qualifier form, regional league results and how quickly teams adapt to the EWC tournament patch.
For early futures, bettors should wait for the full 20-team field, group draw and format details before backing a favourite. Mobile MOBA prices can move quickly once brackets, patch notes and confirmed rosters become clear.
- Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 winner – Odds TBC
- To reach the final – Odds TBC
- To reach playoffs – Odds TBC
- Match winner – Odds TBC
- Map handicap – Odds TBC
- Total maps – Odds TBC
- Correct score – Odds TBC
- Live betting – Odds TBC
Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 teams
The full 20-team field for the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 has not been completed yet. ESB will update this section once every team is locked in.
The official EWC page currently lists 15 of the 20 slots as claimed, with AG.AL, Virtus.pro, NongShim RedForce, BOOM Esports, Blacklist International, Team Flash PH, Buriram United Esports and others already shown as participating clubs.
Confirmed Teams
- AG.AL
- Virtus.pro
- NongShim RedForce
- BOOM Esports
- Blacklist International
- Team Flash PH
Confirmed Teams
- Buriram United Esports
- Geekay Esports
- ROC Esports
- KuaiShou Gaming
- LOS
- INFLUENCE RAGE
Confirmed Teams
- OG Esports
- Team Vitality
- Team Nemesis
- 5 remaining slots TBC
- Full group draw TBC
- Final rosters TBC
Honor of Kings World Cup format
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 format is expected to feature three main stages: Play-in Stage, Group Stage and Playoffs. The tournament expands from the 18-team 2025 version to a 20-team field, with the 2026 structure designed to bring both Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor teams into one international competition.
Play-in Stage
- Eight teams are expected to start in the Play-in Stage
- Teams are split into two groups of four
- Matches are listed as best-of-three
- Double-elimination format
- Global Ban/Pick system used
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Group Stage
Group Stage
- 16 teams compete in the Group Stage
- Teams are split into four groups of four
- Matches are listed as best-of-three
- Double-elimination format
- Global Ban/Pick system used
- The top two teams from each group advance to playoffs
Playoffs
- Eight teams advance to the playoff bracket
- Single-elimination bracket
- Playoff matches are listed as best-of-seven
- The third-place match is listed as best-of-five
- Global Ban/Pick and Ultimate Battle formats are expected in the final stage
- The last team standing wins the Honor of Kings World Cup title
Honor of Kings World Cup qualification
The Honor of Kings Road to EWC 2026 includes qualification from multiple regional leagues and circuits. AG.AL are already in as the title defender, while the rest of the field is being filled through regional Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor pathways.
This wider qualification structure is important for bettors because the 2026 tournament pulls teams from different competitive ecosystems. Regional dominance, patch adaptation and cross-title hero-pool preparation should all matter once odds open.
- EWC title defender – AG.AL
- King Pro League Spring 2026 – 2 teams
- Indonesia Kings Laga Spring 2026 – 3 teams
- Philippine Kings League Spring 2026 – 3 teams
- MY Honor of Kings League Spring 2026 – 3 teams
- Honor of Kings Brazil Championship – 2 teams
- Honor of Kings Major League Spring 2026 – 2 teams
- King’s Arise India qualifier – 2 teams
- RoV Pro League 2026 Summer – 1 team
- Arena of Glory Spring 2026 – 1 team
- Garena Challenger Series Spring 2026 – 1 team
Honor of Kings World Cup prize pool distribution
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 has a confirmed US$3,000,000 prize pool. The official placement-by-placement distribution has not been confirmed yet, so the table below will be updated once the full payout structure is released.
| Position | 2026 Prize Money ($USD) | Club Championship Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd | TBC | TBC |
| 3rd | TBC | TBC |
| 4th | TBC | TBC |
| 5th-8th | TBC | TBC |
| 9th-12th | TBC | TBC |
| 13th-16th | TBC | TBC |
| 17th-20th | TBC | TBC |
| Total | 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 |
How to watch the Honor of Kings World Cup
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 broadcast details will be confirmed closer to the event, but matches are expected to be shown through official Esports World Cup and Honor of Kings broadcast 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 is part of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, France, under the Honor of Kings World Cup banner.
The wider Esports World Cup 2026 is scheduled to run from July 6 to August 23 in Paris, France. The exact Honor of Kings World Cup tournament dates are TBC.
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 will feature 20 competing teams.
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 prize pool is US$3,000,000.
Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 odds are not available yet. Outright winner and match markets should appear once the full team list, groups and schedule are confirmed.
AG.AL won the 2025 Honor of Kings World Cup, defeating TT Global in the grand final.
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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