The Knockout stage of the King Pro League 2026 Grand Finals is underway in China for the mobile MOBA title Honor of Kings. The decisive matches run from October 27 to November 8, with the Grand Final taking place separately on November 14 at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Gymnasium arena. The top eight teams are competing in a Bo7 bracket for the champion title and the lion's share of the approximately $10.5 million USD.
The biggest sensation of the tournament was the elimination of the reigning KPL champions and EWC 2025 winners, AG Super Play, who finished last in their group and lost in the decisive play-in qualifier match.
- Upper Bracket Results: JD Gaming confidently reached the upper final after defeating Talent Gaming (4:2) and Wolves (4:0). Their opponent in the match for a Grand Final spot will be Weibo Gaming, who knocked out EDward Gaming (4:2) and reigning EWC 2026 champions Kuaishou Gaming (4:3).
- Lower Bracket and First Eliminations: Kuaishou Gaming and TOP Esports Armor have already concluded their runs, taking 7th–8th place and earning ¥3.5 million ($525,000 USD) in prize money each.
- Upcoming Elimination Matches: On November 4, Talent Gaming will face Wolves in the lower quarterfinals, followed by LGD NBW taking on EDward Gaming on November 5.
Prize Pool Distribution and International Events
The winner of the KPL Grand Finals 2026 will claim the grand prize of $3 million USD, while the runner-up will receive $1.5 million USD.
Parallel to the Chinese finals, the international Honor of Kings esports scene continues to expand. In Malaysia, Split 2 of the King Major League Fall 2026 has concluded, and from November 22 to 29, the country will host the 2026 HoK Nation Clash featuring top teams from China, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
As a reminder, FURIA defeat NAVI, B8 advance, and G2 with r1nkle are eliminated: IEM Beijing 2026 Day 2 results and Day 3 schedule.