King Pro League Summer 2026 to award $1.8M prize pool

The King Pro League Summer 2026, the top domestic league for Honor of Kings in China, will feature a $1.8 million prize pool and 18 competing teams. The season begins in June and concludes with a best-of-seven grand final on September 12.

The tournament runs from June 17 to September 12 and pauses for the King Pro World Championship from August 1 to 11. Stage 1 is scheduled for June 17–July 5, Stage 2 for July 9–26, seat decider matches on July 27–28, Stage 3 from July 30–August 23, playoffs from August 27–September 6, and the final on September 12.

The competition starts with a group stage that divides the 18 teams into three groups of six. Group-stage matches are best-of-five. Stage 2 is a single round-robin across the three groups with best-of-five matches, followed by seat-deciding matches played as best-of-seven. Stage 3 uses a double-elimination bracket with all matches in best-of-seven format. Playoffs also use best-of-seven series to determine the two finalists.

Participating teams include defending champion Kuaishou Gaming along with AG Super Play, Douyu Gaming, Dragon Ranger Gaming, EDward Gaming, eStar Pro, Hero JiuJing, JD Gaming, Talent Gaming, Royal Never Give Up, Rogue Warriors, LGD NBW, Team WE, TOP Esports Armor, Weibo Gaming, Wolves, and the temporary entrants WST and SYGaming, who return for a second consecutive season.

The total prize pool is approximately $1.8 million. The champion is set to receive about $531,000 and the runner-up about $177,000. Organizers will also award individual honors, including Final MVP presented by iQOO, Best Clash Laner, Best Jungler, Best Mid Laner, Best Marksman, Best Roamer, Regular Season MVP, and Season Best Rookie.

Matches will be available on the league’s official streaming channels and social platforms, with international viewing options provided. The schedule and format details are published by the league ahead of the competition.