The Honor of Kings (HoK) tournament at the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC26) is the premier event for fans of MOBA games on mobile devices, featuring this year a global open battle between the historically dominant Chinese teams and the rest of the elite clubs from around the world.
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Play-ins (July 30–31)
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Format: 2 groups of 4 in a GSL (Double-Elimination) bracket.
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Matches: All matches are Bo3. Top 2 per group advance.
Group Stage (August 1–4)
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Format: 4 groups of 4 in a GSL bracket.
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Matches: All matches are Bo3. Top 2 per group advance.
Playoffs (August 5–8)
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Format: Single-Elimination bracket.
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Matches: Bo5 for the 3rd Place Match; Bo7 for all other rounds.
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Draft Rule: Global Ban/Pick applies. Game 7 triggers an Ultimate Battle.
What is the Ultimate Battle? (Game 7 Rule)
If a series reaches Game 7, the Global Ban/Pick restrictions are entirely lifted:
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No Bans & Full Reset: All previously played heroes become available again.
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Blind Pick: Teams simultaneously lock in their drafts within a 3-minute window without seeing the opponent's choices. Mirror matchups are allowed.