Southeast Asia’s Finest Gear Up for 2025 Honor of Kings Nation Clash as Honor of Kings Pro League Reaches Its Peak

Christopher Chuah
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The 2025 Honor of Kings competitive season has reached an electrifying finale — a defining milestone in the game’s global esports journey. Across Southeast Asia, the Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL), Philippine Kings League (PKL), and MY Honor of Kings League (MKL) delivered six weeks of adrenaline-fueled battles, crowning new regional champions who rose above fierce competition for a US$60,000 prize pool in each league.

Beyond Southeast Asia, the Honor of Kings Major East League (KME) and Major West League (KMW) united 14 top international teams in a global showcase of skill and sportsmanship, while the Brazil Championship (CHOKBR) and Wildcard Kings Series (WKS) added their own unforgettable chapters to the season.

To celebrate their achievements, customized Flowborn-themed apparel will be commissioned for the champion teams across the three major regions — a tribute to their hard-earned victories and the spirit of Honor of Kings competition.

Now, with champions crowned worldwide and qualification pathways to the Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) set, the stage turns to the next great showdown: the inaugural 2025 Honor of Kings Nation Clash, where Southeast Asia’s finest from Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia will collide in a fight for regional glory and national pride.

Overall Season Highlights

2025 MY Honor of Kings League Fall

Regular Season: September 5 – October 12 | Playoffs: October 17 – 19 at Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s MKL Fall Season 2025 ignited the nation’s esports scene as six powerhouse teams — NOVA, HBSE, APG, TDK, MEC, PAG, TUMT, and DZT — battled across six weeks for national pride. From NOVA’s calculated dominance to HBSE.Musangking’s relentless jungle control and MEC.Jon’s commanding presence, the season was packed with world-class performances and unforgettable highlights. Homebois x Black Shrew Esport sealed their long-awaited return to glory with a commanding 4-0 victory over NOVA Esports, this year’s multi-title champions. The Grand Finals attracted over 136,000 peak concurrent viewers, highlighting HBSE’s resurgence through precision, teamwork, and discipline. Rising star HBSE.Guiyu, a new addition to the roster who joined just two months prior, was named FMVP for his outstanding performance. HBSE will proudly represent Malaysia at the upcoming Honor of Kings Nation Clash 2025 alongside APG as the winner of the official fan vote, carrying the nation’s competitive spirit onto the regional stage.

2025 Honor of Kings Philippines Kings League Fall

Regular Season: August 29 – October 12 | Playoffs: October 12–13 at Trinoma Activity Center, Quezon City

In the Philippines, PKL Fall Season 2025 marked a dominant comeback for Blacklist International, who reclaimed their title with a commanding 12–2 record and a standout playoff run. The finals weekend drew over 149,000 peak viewers, as Blacklist triumphed over BOOM Esports in a dramatic Grand Final led by Finals MVP Chammy1. The weekend also celebrated Filipino flair with a showmatch featuring AkoSiDogie and Leomiho, blending esports and entertainment in true local style. Blacklist International now advances to the Honor of Kings Nation Clash 2025, joined by Wetrnd Esports, who earned their slot through overwhelming fan votes.

2025 Honor of Kings Indonesia Kings Laga Fall

Regular Season: August 22 – October 5 | Playoffs: October 3 – 5 at Lippo Mall Puri, Jakarta

The Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL) Fall Season 2025 delivered a season of fierce rivalry and redemption among ten elite teams, including Kagendra, Bigetron by Vitality, and Vesakha Esports. Fueled by passionate fans and powered by precision gameplay, Bigetron by Vitality emerged victorious, with ZhanQ named as the FMVP, toppling defending champions Kagendra to capture the IKL Fall 2025 title. Additionally, as the IKL Fall Season 2025 champion, Bigetron by Vitality will also be rewarded with a team-themed Flowborn outfit. The playoffs drew over 200,000 peak viewers, underscoring Indonesia’s growing prominence in the regional esports scene. Bigetron by Vitality and Alter Ego Esports, winner of the official fan vote, will represent Indonesia at Honor of Kings Nation Clash 2025.

2025 Honor of Kings Major Leagues and Wildcard Kings Series Fall

Standing at the summit of the season, the Honor of Kings Major Leagues gathered top-tier competitors from across the globe in a spectacle of strategy and skill. In a series of world-class matches, OG Esports reigned supreme in Major West, while Nongshim RedForce dominated Major East. Completing the international lineup, Twisted Minds emerged victorious in the Last Call, securing their spot on the global stage through grit and tactical brilliance. In parallel, the Wildcard Kings Series Spring 2025 crowned Paws Gaming as champion, with FengJie earning Finals MVP honors for his standout performance.

2025 Honor of Kings Brazil Championship (CHOKBR) Spring

Across the Atlantic, Brazil’s CHOKBR Spring 2025 elevated the nation’s competitive scene to new heights as Loops Esports made history — becoming the first-ever back-to-back CHOKBR champions. Facing elite teams like Alpha 7, Influence Rage, and Lobos Famintos, Loops displayed unmatched cohesion and tactical brilliance throughout the season.

The Road Ahead: 2025 Honor of Kings Nation Clash

With the Major Leagues concluded and regional champions from Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia crowned, all eyes now turn to the next major milestone in the Honor of Kings esports calendar — the Honor of Kings Nation Clash 2025 (KNC), taking place at Quill City Mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 23–26 October.

This inaugural cross-regional tournament will unite Southeast Asia’s finest teams in a high-stakes showdown that celebrates regional pride, fan passion, and competitive excellence. Designed to intensify rivalries, the upcoming Honor of Kings Nation Clash stands as a unifying moment for SEA’s esports community.

Half of the participating teams secured their spots at Nation Clash by triumphing in their respective Honor of Kings Regional Professional Leagues — the MKL, PKL, and IKL — while the other half were chosen by fans from each region. With a prize pool of US$40,000 and a dedicated Hero skin, the tournament celebrates national champions while fueling rivalries and anticipation for the upcoming Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC).

Participating Teams:

Malaysia: Homebois x Black Shrew Esport (MKL Champion) and Alpha Gaming (In-Game Voting Winner)
Philippines: Blacklist International (PKL Champion) and Wetrnd Esports (In-Game Voting Winner)
Indonesia: Bigetron by Vitality (IKL Champion) and Alter Ego Esports (In-Game Voting Winner)

Set across a group-stage and knockout format, the competition will feature best-of-five (BO5) and best-of-seven (BO7) matches, testing not only each team’s mechanical skill but also their adaptability and strategic depth.

Empowering a New Chapter: The Honor of Queens Women’s Tournament Malaysia 2025

Beyond these leagues, in a groundbreaking stride for inclusivity, Honor of Kings also unveiled its first overseas women’s grassroots event: the Honor of Queens Women’s Tournament Malaysia 2025. The initiative aims to highlight female talent across Southeast Asia, featuring 24 teams from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, China, including new lineups from professional organizations such as DMT and NOVA. Following online qualifiers, the top eight teams will advance to an offline elimination stage, culminating during Honor of Kings Nation Clash 2025.

Fans can catch all the action in Honor of Kings esports on the official Honor of Kings Twitch.tv (@HOK Esports), Facebook (@HOK Esports), official website, YouTube (@HOK Esports) channel and TikTok (@HOK Esports).