The best Honor of Kings teams in the world are set to clash in Manila at the International Championships 2025 (KIC 2025) from November 14-30. Sixteen cream of the crop teams from the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, and East Asia will be in an all-out brawl for the lion’s cut of the $1,000,000 cash prize and a chance for further glory at the prestigious Honor of Kings Challenger’s Cup. The Challenger’s Cup will be on a different level altogether, as the top three-placing teams in the KIC will stake their claim for even greater glory against top King Pro League teams from China.
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Philippines
Blacklist International (PKL#1)
BOOM Esports (PKL#2)
EsportsClub (PKL#3)
Defending homecourt territory will be Philippine Kings League champions Blacklist International, 1st runner up BOOM Esports, 2nd runner up Elevate, and 3rd runner up A.C.T. EsportsClub. The Philippine delegation at KIC 2025 will parade many fan favorites and local HOK stars, including Justine ‘Juschie’ Tan, Karl ‘Karlll’ Bautista, and PKL Fall 2025 Finals MVP Chammy ‘Chammy1’. Blacklist International most recently lost to Homebois BSE in the recently concluded Nations Clash 2025, so expect them to be hungry for revenge on home soil.
Malaysia
Homebois BSE (MKL #1)
Nova Esports (MKL #2)
Alpha Gaming (MKL #3)
The Malaysian reps are touted as the best in Southeast Asia. Both Homebois BSE and Nova Esports have won international tournaments in 2025, and they show some of the best mechanical and decision-making skills. Expect the Malaysia Boleh cheer to be loud and proud at the Honor of Kings International Championships 2025.
Indonesia
Bigetron by Vitality (IKL #1)
Kagendra (IKL #2)
Vesakha Esports (IKL #3)
The Indonesians will be a dark horse coming into KIC 2025 as they are still hungry for their first international will for Honor of Kings. IKL Champions Bigetron by Vitality recently let their fans down at Nations Clash 2025 so expect them to play with a chip on their shoulder for thiso ne.
Brazil
Loops (CHOKBR #1)
Alpha7 Esports (CHOKBR #2)
The Brazilian HoK teams had a forgettable showing at the Honor of Kings World Cup. Loops Bottom Laner Kayki ‘Vento’ Muniz was the most consistent player in their championship run, and expect him to be the tip of the spear anew at KIC 2025.
Rounding up our teams at KIC 2025 are lone East Asia rep, Nongshim Red Esports from South Korea, and European reps OG and Twisted Minds. The final slot will go to the winners of the upcoming Phoenix Reborn Qualifiers between WETRND Esports from the Philippines and RRQ from Indonesia.
It has been announced that popular Filipino boy group SB19 will be performing the anthem for KIC 2025. The Grand Finals will take place at Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center on November 30.
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