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Honor of Kings Women’s Series (KWS 3): Format, Schedule, and Prize Pool Revealed

Level Infinite is closing out 2025 with a major shift in its women’s esports ecosystem for Honor of Kings. Starting in 2026, the tournament series formerly known as Honor of Queens will officially rebrand as the Honor of Kings Women’s Series (KWS).


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Why the Rebrand Matters

  • The new name aligns the women’s circuit with the broader Honor of Kings global esports roadmap.

  • It creates a consistent identity across Level Infinite’s competitive properties.

  • The move builds on the success of past events, including the final Honor of Queens tournament in November 2025, which offered a $5,400 prize pool.

  • KWS 3 raises the bar with a $10,500 prize pool.


KWS 3 Schedule and Format

The first tournament under the new banner kicks off right at the start of 2026.

  • Registration: January 1 – January 15, 2026 (Online)

  • Group Stage: January 17 – January 30, 2026 (Onlune)

  • Knockout Stage: February 3 – February 7, 2026 (Offline at GBK Basketball Hall Jakarta)


How It Works

Group Stage Format

  • 64 teams total, divided into 8 groups (8 teams per group).

  • Each group plays a Best-of-One (Bo1) round-robin format.

  • Only the Top 1 team from each group advances to the Knockout Stage.

  • Teams earn $25 for scoring at least 1 point in the Group Stage.

Knockout Stage Format

  • 8 qualified teams enter a Single Elimination bracket.

  • Matches are played in Best-of-Three (Bo3) format across 3 days.

  • Quarter Final winners receive an additional $100.

  • Organizers provide accounts and mobile devices for this stage.


Connection to Honor of Kings Invitational (KIS 4)

  • KWS 3 runs alongside Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS 4) in Jakarta.

  • KIS 4 takes place January 31 – February 8, 2026, at the GBK Basketball Hall, featuring teams like Blacklist International, Nova Esports, and Team HAQ.

  • The parallel scheduling ensures women’s esports gets visibility during one of the year’s first major pre-season events.


How to Register

  • Teams can sign up via the official Google Form provided by Level Infinite via X and Discord.

  • This tournament follows a 5-person team format, so each team must have exactly five members.

  • Fill in your Name, Logo, Nationality, Representative Name, etc.


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