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Honor of Kings esports is entering a new chapter for women’s competition in 2026, with the official rebrand of Honor of Queens into the Honor of Kings Women’s Series, also known as KWS. The announcement confirms a refreshed identity, an expanded competitive structure, and a confirmed return in January 2026.

The move reflects Level Infinite’s continued push to elevate women’s esports within the Honor of Kings ecosystem, while aligning the tournament more closely with the game’s global competitive roadmap.

Honor Of Kings Women’s Series Launches In January 2026

The Honor of Kings Women’s Series will kick off early in the new year, with registrations opening from January 1 to January 15, 2026. Teams can sign up through the official Google Form provided by the organisers, which includes full details on eligibility and tournament format.

Following registration, the competition moves straight into online play, with the Group Stage scheduled from January 17 to January 30. All participating teams will be divided into eight groups of eight, competing in Best of One matches using a round robin format.

Each win in the Group Stage carries tangible rewards, with teams earning one point per victory and receiving $25 in prize money for every point secured.

Group Stage And Knockout Format Explained

Once the Group Stage concludes, the top teams from each group will advance to the Knockout Stage, which will take place offline from February 3 to February 7, 2026. This phase adopts a single elimination format across three days, with all matches played as Best of Three series.

To ensure a level playing field, the tournament organiser will provide accounts and mobile devices to all qualified teams. Additional prize incentives are also on offer, with every team that wins in the Quarter Finals receiving $100 in prize funds.

In total, KWS 3 will feature a combined prize pool of $10,000 in cash and tokens, further strengthening its position as one of the key women’s tournaments in the Honor of Kings esports calendar.

KWS Runs Alongside Honor Of Kings Invitational 2026

The Women’s Series will take place alongside Honor of Kings Invitational 2026 Season 4, commonly referred to as KIS 4. The event serves as a major pre season tournament and helps set the tone for the year ahead in competitive Honor of Kings.

KIS 4 will feature eight invited teams and organisations, including BOOM Esports, Nova Esports, Bigetron by Vitality, Blacklist International, Dominator Esports, Kagendra, Team HAQ, and one final slot yet to be revealed.

The tournament will be held offline at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia, running from January 31 to February 8, 2026, placing it right alongside the later stages of the Women’s Series.

From Honor Of Queens To A Global Women’s Platform

The rebrand marks the end of the Honor of Queens name, which last appeared during the Honor of Kings International Championship from November 15 to November 30, 2025. That women’s only 5v5 tournament featured a prize pool of ₱320,000 and helped lay the groundwork for the expanded Women’s Series now launching in 2026.

By transitioning to the Honor of Kings Women’s Series branding, Level Infinite is signalling a stronger, more unified approach to women’s competition, with clearer integration into the wider Honor of Kings esports ecosystem.

With confirmed dates, prize money, and a direct link to one of the game’s biggest global events, KWS 2026 is shaping up to be a major step forward for women’s esports in Honor of Kings.