Honor of Kings in Malaysia 2026: The League, the Teams and a Powerhouse Nation
By KITAMEN Esports Solutions • June 2026
Executive Summary
- Malaysian teams swept the podium at the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025, with HomeBois BSE taking the world title.
- The Malaysia Honor of Kings League (MKL) is a real national league, with its Spring 2026 third edition fielding ten teams for a US$60,000 prize pool.
- Honor of Kings is also an Esports World Cup 2026 title, and the MKL is one of the qualifying paths to Paris.
Deep Dive: Malaysia Is Genuinely World-Class
If you only know Malaysia as a Mobile Legends nation, Honor of Kings is the story you have been missing. At the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 in Manila, the grand final was an all-Malaysian affair: HomeBois BSE beat Nova Esports 4-0 to win the world title and the US$300,000 top prize, with Alpha Gaming completing an all-Malaysian podium. That is not a one-off fluke; it is a sign of real depth in the local talent pool.
That talent now has a domestic home. The Malaysia Honor of Kings League (MKL), organised by Level Infinite, reached its third edition with MKL Spring 2026, fielding ten teams, including partner organisations such as All Gamers Global, Maqna Esports Club, Nova by ROC, Team HAQ, CRIT VIP and Geekay Esports, for a US$60,000 prize pool. For 2026 the wider ecosystem was restructured into a global Honor of Kings Major League sitting above national leagues like the MKL.
Local Insight: The Road to Paris and a Merdeka Moment
Honor of Kings is a confirmed Esports World Cup 2026 title, played in Paris from 30 July to 8 August 2026 for a US$3 million prize pool, presented together with Arena of Valor under a King’s World Cup banner, with the Malaysia Honor of Kings League among the qualifying paths. The game has also leaned into local culture: in August 2025 it ran a Merdeka campaign featuring a Puteri Gunung Ledang skin for the hero Lady Zhen, alongside a single called Nara by Mimifly. For Malaysian fans, this is a scene with both grassroots momentum and a clear path to the biggest stage in esports.
Quick Data Snapshot
| Metric | Value (2026) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| National league | Malaysia Honor of Kings League (MKL) | Liquipedia |
| MKL Spring 2026 | 3rd edition, 10 teams, US$60,000 | Liquipedia |
| World title (KIC 2025) | HomeBois BSE (MY), beat Nova 4-0 | Liquipedia / Esports Charts |
| KIC 2025 podium | All Malaysian (HomeBois, Nova, Alpha) | GamerBraves |
| EWC 2026 (HoK) | 30 Jul – 8 Aug 2026, Paris, US$3 million | Esports World Cup |
| Merdeka 2025 campaign | Puteri Gunung Ledang skin (Lady Zhen) | The Star |
The KITAMEN Connection
A rising title with a world-beating local scene is fertile ground for events. As Honor of Kings grows in Malaysia, there is room for community tournaments, campus circuits and brand activations that ride the momentum before the space gets crowded. KITAMEN runs mobile esports events across Malaysia and can help a brand or organiser move early on Honor of Kings while the local scene is still building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Honor of Kings league in Malaysia?
Yes. The Malaysia Honor of Kings League (MKL) is the national league, organised by Level Infinite, with its Spring 2026 third edition featuring ten teams and a US$60,000 prize pool.
How good are Malaysian teams at Honor of Kings?
Very good. Malaysian teams swept the podium at the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025, with HomeBois BSE winning the title and Nova Esports and Alpha Gaming taking second and third.
Who won the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025?
HomeBois BSE, a Malaysian team, won the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 in Manila, beating fellow Malaysian side Nova Esports 4-0 to claim the US$300,000 top prize.
Is Honor of Kings part of the Esports World Cup 2026?
Yes. Honor of Kings is an Esports World Cup 2026 title, played in Paris from 30 July to 8 August 2026 for a US$3 million prize pool, with the Malaysia Honor of Kings League among the qualifying paths.
What was the Honor of Kings Puteri Gunung Ledang campaign?
In August 2025, Honor of Kings released a Puteri Gunung Ledang skin for the hero Lady Zhen as part of a Merdeka campaign in Malaysia, alongside a single called Nara by Mimifly.
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Malaysia ialah kuasa besar sebenar dalam Honor of Kings. Di Kejohanan Antarabangsa Honor of Kings 2025 di Manila, perlawanan akhir melibatkan dua pasukan Malaysia: HomeBois BSE menumpaskan Nova Esports 4-0 untuk merangkul gelaran dunia dan hadiah AS$300,000, dengan Alpha Gaming melengkapkan podium sepenuhnya Malaysia. Liga Honor of Kings Malaysia (MKL) yang dianjurkan Level Infinite mencapai edisi ketiga pada MKL Spring 2026, menampilkan sepuluh pasukan dengan hadiah AS$60,000. Honor of Kings juga acara di Esports World Cup 2026 (30 Julai hingga 8 Ogos 2026, Paris, AS$3 juta), dengan MKL antara laluan kelayakan. Pada Ogos 2025, permainan ini turut menampilkan skin Puteri Gunung Ledang untuk hero Lady Zhen sempena kempen Merdeka. KITAMEN menganjurkan acara esukan mudah alih di seluruh Malaysia.
