Honor of Kings Championship 2024: Release Date. Prize & Team

Get ready for an epic mobile gaming showdown! The Honor of Kings Championship 2024 is set to make its grand debut, promising intense competition and a massive prize pool.

Sixteen teams are bound to compete in Jakarta starting on October 12 for the inaugural world championship and season finale of the first Honor of Kings (HoK) esports season. Here’s all the details about this grand tournament, from the dates to the list of competing teams.

Honor of Kings Championship 2024: Date and Venue

From its commencement on October 12, the competition for the championship title will run for two weeks, concluding on Octopus 27, 2024. The event—all of its three stages—will be held at the MGP Space in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mark your calendars, HoK enthusiasts, and get ready to witness some MOBA action!

Kings’ official YouTube channel, “HoK Global Esports”, will let the fans subscribe to the matches as they happen. Additionally, the tournament organizers have also integrated viewing options within the game itself, allowing players to watch matches through Honor of Kings’ in-game TV feature.

Tournament Schedule and Format

The HoK Championship 2024’s two week run is divided into three stages: the Group Stage, the Knockout Stage, and the Grand Final. Here’s what happens at each stage:

Group Stage (October 12 – 17)

All 16 teams will play in a single round robin format
Matches are best-of-three.
Top two teams from each group will advance to the next stage.

Knockout Stage (October 18 – 26)

Teams will compete in a double Elimination format
Matches are best-of-five
Two teams will advance to the grand final.

Grand Final (October 27)

The top two remaining teams will battle each other in an intense, best-of-seven series.

After the tournament unfolds in these three exciting stages, the event will culminate in the crowning of the first ever Honor of Kings Championship victors.

Participating Teams

The sixteen qualified teams for Honor of Kings Championship 2024 feature representatives from various countries, like Indonesia, Brazil, France, and Singapore. All are divided into four groups:

Group A

Blacklist International (Philippines)

Dominator Esports (Indonesia)

FUT Esports (Turkey)

Mahadewa (Indonesia)

Group B

Kagendra (Indonesia)

Nova Esports (Malaysia)

Team Falcons (Saudi Arabia)

Team Vitality (France)

Group C

Alpha7 Esports (Brazil)

BOOM Esports (Philippines)

Influence Rage (Brazil)

Team Secret (Malaysia)

Group D

Black Shrew Esports (Malaysia)

Fearless Esports HK (Hong Kong)

Impunity (Singapore)

Revenant Esports (Singapore)

The diversity and global representation within the teams promise a variety of playstyles, a mix of clashing strategies, and more interesting battles.

Prize Pool Breakdown

A whopping 1,000,000 USD prize pool is up for grabs! Here’s how this championship prize money will be distributed among the competing teams:

Champions: 300,000 USD
2nd place: 160,000 USD
3rd place: 100,000 USD
4th place: 80,000 USD
5th-6th place: 60,000 USD each
7th-8th place: 40,000 USD each
9th-12th place: 25,000 USD each
13th-16th place: 15,000 USD each

In-Game Events and Rewards

This championship is not only for the pros. Fans and players can also feel more included in all the fun with the offered special in-game events rewards. Players can:

Predict match winners for rewards starting on October 12
Get daily log-in bonuses and chances to cheer for their favorite teams
Participate in the lucky draws starting October 25 to possibly win all heroes and skins

A new skin for the character Zhou Yu, called “Eclipse Blaze”, will also be introduced during the tournament. In addition, a virtual twist is added to the experience as the first ever virtual observer, Yuhuan – Stellar Songstress is revealed. She will guide you through the championship highlights and entertain players with virtual performances along with other characters like Princess Frost – Celestial Concert and Mulan – Starsinger to celebrate team achievements.

A New Chapter in Mobile Esports

In a mobile esports scene dominated by Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, it’s refreshing to see a new contender rising up to the challenge. With Honor of Kings and other mobile games diversifying the mobile esports landscape, we may see more interest and support for it soon.

So far, the Honor of Kings Championship 2024 is shaping up to be an absolute banger. From the massive prize pool, in-game rewards, global reach, and innovative viewing experiences, the tournament is looking toward a very promising future. So, keep your eyes on this treat of a season-ender from HoK and enjoy the top-tier competition and entertainment it delivers. Don’t miss out on what could be the esports scene’s next big thing!

Stalingrad Dollosa

Stalingrad Dollosa is an award-winning esports journalist with over 5 years of experience covering the global competitive scene. Specializing in titles like Dota 2, CS2, and Mobile Legends, he combines deep game knowledge with a talent for storytelling and analysis. His work has earned industry recognition for its clarity, accuracy, and engaging style. Known for breaking key stories and delivering sharp tournament coverage, Stalingrad brings a professional, data-driven edge to every article. At Fragster, he continues to set the standard in esports reporting, offering fans expert insights and high-quality content that captures the pulse of the game.