- The Philippines Kings League returns this February as a premier offline Honor of Kings event.
- Ten elite teams will compete for a direct qualification ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
- A $60,000 prize pool is up for grabs along with additional match performance bonuses.
Being a part of the Honor of Kings esports regions, the Philippines is ready to welcome the year 2026 with open arms. As the esports roadmap showed, the Philippines Kings League (PKL) Spring 2026 is ready to take place from February to March this year.
Unlike the other country events that serve as a qualifier for the upcoming World Cup in mid-year, this one is different both in terms of prize pool and platform.
The action MOBA event will be organized by Level Infinite and TiMi Studios jointly. The champion team will receive a direct qualification ticket to the global stage. PKL Spring 2026 will take place offline, where the teams will clash against each other.
Philippines Kings League (PKL) Spring 2026: Schedule and Format
This is going to be the third edition of the championship series. Unlike last year’s edition, we will see two more teams this year. The event will embrace a Bo5 for the Regular Season and a Bo7 Playoffs system.
The beginning of the tournament will be marked by the initiation of the Group Stage. It will open the event and will have a run till mid-March. All the teams will play a single round-robin match style, followed by a BO5 format. The top two teams will advance to the Playoffs, and the next four will compete in the Play-Ins. This stage will see the application of Global Ban Pick Rules.
The Play In stage will take place on the 22nd of March, and it will consist of a single match BO7 format with Ultimate Battle mode applied. The teams will be seeded by rank order, and two winners will advance to the Upper Bracket; losers will be placed in the Lower Bracket for the Playoffs.
The Playoffs and final stage of the event will commence between the 27th of March and the 29th. It will feature a double-elimination bracket involving six teams. All the matches will be BO7 with Ultimate Battle.
Participating Teams
According to the league system and format of the event, there will be ten teams this time. They will charge against each other to carry the day and move forward. Here’s a list of the teams:
- Blacklist Intl.
- BOOM Esports
- JGame Esports
- Team Flash PH
- TNT Tropang Alab
- WETRND Esports
- Rough World Era
- archives.
- Finesse
- Team Nemesis PH
Prize Pool
The prize pool is decent, but given that the event is a qualifier for the upcoming World Cup, the amount is quite good. The overall prize amount is $60,000, and here’s a breakdown:
| Team Ranking | Prize Pool |
|---|---|
| The Champion | $12,000 |
| Runner-up | $8,000 |
| 3rd | $5,000 |
| 4th | $4,000 |
| 5th-6th | $2,000 |
This is the base prize pool, and there are other monetary offers than this fixed one. Teams can win between $500 to $100, depending on the result of each match.
Where to watch the Philippines Kings League (PKL) Spring 2026
The event will be taking place both offline and online, so you can watch it by being present at the venue or on the social media handles. While the journey to becoming the champion will be a one-of-a-kind journey for the teams, it will also elevate the space for the country’s face on the global stage. You can enjoy the matches on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.
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