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King Pro League Spring 2026

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The King Pro League Spring 2026 (KPL Spring 2026) is the twentieth edition of the top professional league in China for the popular mobile game Honor of Kings.

Honor of kingsJan 14, 2026 – Apr 11, 2026China Haikou - Shanghai - Beijing - Chengdu -Chongqing - Hangzhou - Nantong, ChinaChina$1,757,459Hero Esports TiMi Studios

Format

1. Group Stage (Jan 14 – Mar 22)

  • Stage 1: 18 teams play Bo5. Top 2 $\rightarrow$ Group S, Middle 2 $\rightarrow$ Group A, Bottom 2 $\rightarrow$ Group B.

  • Stage 2: Bo5 round-robin followed by Bo7 relegation matches (Group B eliminated).

  • Stage 3: Remaining S & A teams play Bo5 (Bottom 2 of Group A eliminated).

2. Playoffs & Finals (Mar 26 – Apr 11)

  • Playoffs: 10-team Double-Elimination bracket (All Bo7).

    • Upper Bracket: Top 4 of Group S.

    • Lower Bracket: 5th–6th of Group S & Top 4 of Group A.

  • Finals: Single Bo7 championship match.

3. Key Rules

  • Side Pick: Game 1 to higher seed; subsequent games to the previous loser.

  • Bo7 Coach Limits: 3 mins on stage post-Game 4; 2 extra tactical mins before Game 7.