Honor of Kings opens 2027 esports team partnership applications in four regions
Selected partners receive places in their regional leagues. Organizations have until December 4 to apply.
Fans of the Indonesian Honor of Kings league have an early development to watch for next season. Applications are open for the 2027 Global Esports Team Partner Program in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brazil. Selected partners will receive direct entry into their respective regional leagues; the teams have not been announced yet.
The program is aimed at organizations with an established audience or community and the ability to maintain a professional team. Competitive results are only part of the assessment: the organizer will also consider operations, influence, investment in Honor of Kings and partnership fit. Partners will be placed in Flagship, Core or Rising tiers, with requirements and support varying by tier and region.
Alongside league entry, the program offers support for team operations, content and community activities. Competitive incentives may also be available for tournament results and eligible recruitment of import players or coaches, subject to the program guide and final agreement. In-game collaborations such as Voice Stickers are possible, but the official notice says they are not guaranteed.
The application deadline is December 4, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+8. That is 22:59 in western Indonesia and Thailand, and 23:59 in the Philippines. The first stage asks for basic organization details, identification for the submitter and a signed NDA. Teams passing that stage receive the full guide and detailed application template; Tencent then assesses candidates and contacts selected organizations. The confirmed lineup is expected in January 2027.
This is a partnership application for esports organizations, not a tournament sign-up for individual players. The organizer says arrangements for Honor of Kings Major League (KML) regions are still being developed and will be announced separately.
